US Bridges

Meadowbrook Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · .02 Mi. E. of CR 507 · Structure no. 020051B

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,112
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowbrook Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Meadowbrook Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,112 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,357 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadowbrook Avenue
CrossesHo-Ho-Kus Brook
Location.02 Mi. E. of CR 507
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.98692, -74.112
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,112 (2024)
Projected traffic1,357 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Meadowbrook Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadowbrook Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Meadowbrook Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook carry?

About 1,112 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meadowbrook Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowbrook Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.