US Bridges

Milford Av (CR126) over Hirschfeld Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI E. of Boulevard · Structure no. 020038F

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,278
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milford Av (CR126) over Hirschfeld Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Milford Av (CR126) over Hirschfeld Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 8,278 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,101 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMilford Av (CR126)
CrossesHirschfeld Brook
Location0.2 MI E. of Boulevard
RouteCounty Highway 126
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.94356, -74.01282
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,278 (2024)
Projected traffic10,101 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Milford Av (CR126) over Hirschfeld Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milford Av (CR126) 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 Milford Av (CR126) over Hirschfeld Brook carry?

About 8,278 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Milford Av (CR126) over Hirschfeld Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Milford Av (CR126) over Hirschfeld Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.