US Bridges

Forest Ave (cr 59) over Herring Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.84 MI North of Nj 4 · Structure no. 020046H

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,638
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Ave (cr 59) over Herring Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Forest Ave (cr 59) over Herring Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 23,638 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,843 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Ave (cr 59)
CrossesHerring Brook
Location0.84 MI North of Nj 4
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.92783, -74.05122
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,638 (2024)
Projected traffic28,843 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Ave (cr 59) over Herring Brook built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Ave (cr 59) over Herring Brook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Ave (cr 59) over Herring Brook carry?

About 23,638 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Forest Ave (cr 59) over Herring Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Ave (cr 59) over Herring Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.