US Bridges

Century Road over Sprout Brook

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.18 MI West of Nj 17 · Structure no. 020046B

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,415
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Century Road over Sprout Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Century Road over Sprout Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 22,415 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,356 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCentury Road
CrossesSprout Brook
Location0.18 MI West of Nj 17
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.93016, -74.07318
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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,415 (2024)
Projected traffic27,356 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$264,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Century Road over Sprout Brook built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Century Road over Sprout Brook 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 Century Road over Sprout Brook carry?

About 22,415 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Century Road over Sprout Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Century Road over Sprout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.