Washington Avenue over Hirshfeld Brook
FairBergen County, New Jersey · 0.13 MI N of Main ST · Structure no. 020038J
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 551
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Avenue over Hirshfeld Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Washington Avenue 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 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 551 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Avenue over Hirshfeld Brook built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Avenue 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 Washington Avenue over Hirshfeld Brook carry?
About 551 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Washington Avenue over Hirshfeld Brook?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Avenue over Hirshfeld Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.