US Bridges

Main Street over Hirschfeld Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.23 MI W of CR 126 · Structure no. 020038K

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Hirschfeld Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Main Street over Hirschfeld Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6,150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,505 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesHirschfeld Brook
Location0.23 MI W of CR 126
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.94558, -74.01578
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,150 (2024)
Projected traffic7,505 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Hirschfeld Brook built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street 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 Main Street over Hirschfeld Brook carry?

About 6,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Hirschfeld Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Hirschfeld Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.