US Bridges

Ridgewood Av CR80I over Saddle River

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.11 MI W. of CR 62 · Structure no. 020046F

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,205
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgewood Av CR80I over Saddle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridgewood Av CR80I over Saddle River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 13,205 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,113 by 2044. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRidgewood Av CR80I
CrossesSaddle River
Location0.11 MI W. of CR 62
RouteCounty Highway 80I
Coordinates40.97271, -74.09264
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,205 (2024)
Projected traffic16,113 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ridgewood Av CR80I over Saddle River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgewood Av CR80I over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ridgewood Av CR80I over Saddle River carry?

About 13,205 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ridgewood Av CR80I over Saddle River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgewood Av CR80I over Saddle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.