US Bridges

North Irving St. over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook

Poor

Bergen County, New Jersey · .15 MI E of Franklin Ave. · Structure no. 020051G

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,520
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Irving St. over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Irving St. over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,520 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,075 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Irving St.
CrossesHo-Ho-Kus Brook
Location.15 MI E of Franklin Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.98027, -74.10741
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,520 (2024)
Projected traffic3,075 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$372,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Irving St. over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Irving St. over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does North Irving St. over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook carry?

About 2,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North Irving St. over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns North Irving St. over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.