US Bridges

Blanch Ave over Norwood Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.05 MI South of CR 505 · Structure no. 020041A

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,277
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blanch Ave over Norwood Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Blanch Ave over Norwood Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4,277 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,219 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBlanch Ave
CrossesNorwood Brook
Location0.05 MI South of CR 505
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.98519, -73.96035
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,277 (2022)
Projected traffic5,219 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$247,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blanch Ave over Norwood Brook built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blanch Ave over Norwood 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 Blanch Ave over Norwood Brook carry?

About 4,277 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Blanch Ave over Norwood Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Blanch Ave over Norwood Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.