US Bridges

Boulevard over Hirschfeld Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.28 MI North of CR 126 · Structure no. 020038D

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,850
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boulevard over Hirschfeld Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Boulevard over Hirschfeld Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 15,850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,340 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBoulevard
CrossesHirschfeld Brook
Location0.28 MI North of CR 126
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.94686, -74.01604
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,850 (2024)
Projected traffic19,340 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 Boulevard over Hirschfeld Brook built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boulevard over Hirschfeld Brook 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 Boulevard over Hirschfeld Brook carry?

About 15,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Boulevard over Hirschfeld Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Boulevard over Hirschfeld Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.