US Bridges

New Milford Ave over Hackensack River

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.09 MI East of CR 74 · Structure no. 020038B

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,588
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Milford Ave over Hackensack River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying New Milford Ave 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 5 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 6,588 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,039 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Milford Ave
CrossesHackensack River
Location0.09 MI East of CR 74
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.9458, -74.02345
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,588 (2024)
Projected traffic8,039 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Milford Ave over Hackensack River built?

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

What condition is New Milford Ave 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 New Milford Ave over Hackensack River carry?

About 6,588 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is New Milford Ave over Hackensack River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns New Milford Ave over Hackensack River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.