US Bridges

Howland Avenue over Van Saun Mill Brook

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.83 MI W CR 503 · Structure no. 020046D

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,109
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howland Avenue over Van Saun Mill Brook is a prestressed concrete arch - deck carrying Howland Avenue over Van Saun Mill Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 5,109 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,234 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHowland Avenue
CrossesVan Saun Mill Brook
Location0.83 MI W CR 503
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.92238, -74.04943
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,109 (2024)
Projected traffic6,234 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Howland Avenue over Van Saun Mill Brook built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howland Avenue over Van Saun Mill 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 Howland Avenue over Van Saun Mill Brook carry?

About 5,109 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Howland Avenue over Van Saun Mill Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Howland Avenue over Van Saun Mill Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.