US Bridges

E.Allendale CR90 over Saddle River

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.61 MI East of Nj 17 · Structure no. 020058B

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E.Allendale CR90 over Saddle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E.Allendale CR90 over Saddle River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 29,158 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,579 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE.Allendale CR90
CrossesSaddle River
Location0.61 MI East of Nj 17
RouteCounty Highway 90
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.03178, -74.10024
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,158 (2024)
Projected traffic35,579 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E.Allendale CR90 over Saddle River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is E.Allendale CR90 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 E.Allendale CR90 over Saddle River carry?

About 29,158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E.Allendale CR90 over Saddle River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns E.Allendale CR90 over Saddle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.