Oradell Ave over Hackensack River
PoorBergen County, New Jersey · 0.14 MI E of CR 503 · Structure no. 020044A
- Built
- 1904
- 121 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,341
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oradell Ave over Hackensack River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Oradell Ave over Hackensack River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 121 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 17,341 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,160 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oradell Ave over Hackensack River built?
It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Oradell Ave over Hackensack River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Oradell Ave over Hackensack River carry?
About 17,341 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Oradell Ave over Hackensack River?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Oradell Ave over Hackensack River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.