US Bridges

Lower Cross Road over Saddle River

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.13 MI East of CR 77 · Structure no. 020058A

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,231
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Cross Road over Saddle River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lower Cross Road over Saddle River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,231 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,723 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLower Cross Road
CrossesSaddle River
Location0.13 MI East of CR 77
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.0151, -74.10212
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,231 (2024)
Projected traffic2,723 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 Lower Cross Road over Saddle River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Cross Road over Saddle River 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 Lower Cross Road over Saddle River carry?

About 2,231 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lower Cross Road over Saddle River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Cross Road over Saddle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.