US Bridges

Lenox Ave over Hirshfeld Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.5MI North CR 126 · Structure no. 020038E

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,888
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lenox Ave over Hirshfeld Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lenox Ave over Hirshfeld Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,888 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,303 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLenox Ave
CrossesHirshfeld Brook
Location0.5MI North CR 126
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.94757, -74.02101
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,888 (2024)
Projected traffic2,303 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Lenox Ave over Hirshfeld Brook built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lenox Ave over Hirshfeld 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 Lenox Ave over Hirshfeld Brook carry?

About 1,888 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lenox Ave over Hirshfeld Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Lenox Ave over Hirshfeld Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.