US Bridges

Spring Street over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.38 Mile East of CR 507 · Structure no. 020051C

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,627
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Street over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Street over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 3,627 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,425 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Street
CrossesHo-Ho-Kus Brook
Location0.38 Mile East of CR 507
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.9734, -74.10865
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,627 (2024)
Projected traffic4,425 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Street over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Street over Ho-Ho-Kus 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 Spring Street over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook carry?

About 3,627 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spring Street over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Street over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.