US Bridges

Railroad AV(CRS61) over Saddle River

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.03 MI East of CR 79 · Structure no. 020054A

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,811
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad AV(CRS61) over Saddle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Railroad AV(CRS61) over Saddle River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 9,811 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,972 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRailroad AV(CRS61)
CrossesSaddle River
Location0.03 MI East of CR 79
RouteCounty Highway 0S61
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.90025, -74.0815
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,811 (2024)
Projected traffic11,972 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 SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad AV(CRS61) over Saddle River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railroad AV(CRS61) over Saddle River 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 Railroad AV(CRS61) over Saddle River carry?

About 9,811 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Railroad AV(CRS61) over Saddle River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad AV(CRS61) over Saddle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.