US Bridges

Rivervale RD CR53 over Holdrum Brook

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.68 MI North of CR110 · Structure no. 020053C

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,613
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rivervale RD CR53 over Holdrum Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rivervale RD CR53 over Holdrum Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 125 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 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 8,613 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,510 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRivervale RD CR53
CrossesHoldrum Brook
Location0.68 MI North of CR110
RouteCounty Highway 53
Coordinates41.00408, -74.00949
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,613 (2024)
Projected traffic10,510 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rivervale RD CR53 over Holdrum Brook built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Rivervale RD CR53 over Holdrum 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 Rivervale RD CR53 over Holdrum Brook carry?

About 8,613 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rivervale RD CR53 over Holdrum Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Rivervale RD CR53 over Holdrum Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.