US Bridges

Upper Cross Road over Saddle River

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · .17 M W. of CR 75 · Structure no. 020058C

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Cross Road over Saddle River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Upper Cross Road over Saddle River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUpper Cross Road
CrossesSaddle River
Location.17 M W. of CR 75
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.05053, -74.10093
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2024)
Projected traffic162 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Upper Cross Road over Saddle River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

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

About 133 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Upper Cross Road over Saddle River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Cross Road over Saddle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.