US Bridges

E. Ridgewood Ave over Hohokus Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.62 MI West Nj 17 · Structure no. 020051A

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1936
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,206
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Ridgewood Ave over Hohokus Brook is a steel arch - deck carrying E. Ridgewood Ave over Hohokus Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1936, so it is 115 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 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 13,206 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,114 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Ridgewood Ave
CrossesHohokus Brook
Location1.62 MI West Nj 17
RouteCounty Highway 80I
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.97713, -74.108
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,206 (2024)
Projected traffic16,114 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$142,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Ridgewood Ave over Hohokus Brook built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1936.

What condition is E. Ridgewood Ave over Hohokus 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 E. Ridgewood Ave over Hohokus Brook carry?

About 13,206 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E. Ridgewood Ave over Hohokus Brook?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns E. Ridgewood Ave over Hohokus Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.