Elm Street over Hackensack River
GoodBergen County, New Jersey · .4 MI So of Oradell Ave. · Structure no. 020044B
- Built
- 1892
- 133 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,774
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Street over Hackensack River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Street over Hackensack River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1892 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 133 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,774 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,826 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Street over Hackensack River built?
It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Elm Street 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 Elm Street over Hackensack River carry?
About 4,774 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Elm Street over Hackensack River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Street over Hackensack River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.