US Bridges

River Edge Road over Hackensack River

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.17 MI East of CR 503 · Structure no. 020038A

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,577
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Edge Road over Hackensack River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying River Edge Road over Hackensack River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,577 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,025 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Edge Road
CrossesHackensack River
Location0.17 MI East of CR 503
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.93492, -74.02888
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,577 (2024)
Projected traffic8,025 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Edge Road over Hackensack River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Edge Road over Hackensack River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does River Edge Road over Hackensack River carry?

About 6,577 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is River Edge Road over Hackensack River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns River Edge Road over Hackensack River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.