US Bridges

New Bridge RD CR49 over Hackensack River

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.25 MI East CR 503 · Structure no. 020038H

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,446
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Bridge RD CR49 over Hackensack River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Bridge RD CR49 over Hackensack River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 32,446 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,591 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Bridge RD CR49
CrossesHackensack River
Location0.25 MI East CR 503
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.91481, -74.03056
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,446 (2024)
Projected traffic39,591 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Bridge RD CR49 over Hackensack River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Bridge RD CR49 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 Bridge RD CR49 over Hackensack River carry?

About 32,446 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is New Bridge RD CR49 over Hackensack River?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns New Bridge RD CR49 over Hackensack River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.