US Bridges

Old Tappan Road over Hackensack River

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.02 MI East of CR53 · Structure no. 020043A

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,274
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Tappan Road over Hackensack River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Old Tappan Road over Hackensack River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,274 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,876 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Tappan Road
CrossesHackensack River
Location0.02 MI East of CR53
RouteCounty Highway 116
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.0123, -74.00857
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,274 (2024)
Projected traffic8,876 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Tappan Road over Hackensack River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Tappan Road over Hackensack River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Tappan Road over Hackensack River carry?

About 7,274 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Tappan Road over Hackensack River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Old Tappan Road over Hackensack River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.