US Bridges

Dunkerhook Road over Trib. of Saddle River

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.02 MI W. of Paramus Rd. · Structure no. 020046C

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
561
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunkerhook Road over Trib. of Saddle River is a steel culvert carrying Dunkerhook Road over Trib. of Saddle River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 561 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesDunkerhook Road
CrossesTrib. of Saddle River
Location0.02 MI W. of Paramus Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0S76
Coordinates40.94769, -74.09391
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic561 (2024)
Projected traffic685 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dunkerhook Road over Trib. of Saddle River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunkerhook Road over Trib. of Saddle River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Dunkerhook Road over Trib. of Saddle River carry?

About 561 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dunkerhook Road over Trib. of Saddle River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dunkerhook Road over Trib. of Saddle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.