US Bridges

Madison Ave CR74II over Hackensack River

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.44 MI West of CR 41 · Structure no. 020038C

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,395
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Ave CR74II over Hackensack River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Madison Ave CR74II over Hackensack River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,395 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,905 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMadison Ave CR74II
CrossesHackensack River
Location0.44 MI West of CR 41
RouteCounty Highway 74II
Coordinates40.94568, -74.02501
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,395 (2024)
Projected traffic13,905 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison Ave CR74II over Hackensack River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison Ave CR74II over Hackensack River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Madison Ave CR74II over Hackensack River carry?

About 11,395 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Madison Ave CR74II over Hackensack River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Ave CR74II over Hackensack River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.