US Bridges

Columbus Drive over Tenakill Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI East of CR 505 · Structure no. 020061A

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,968
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbus Drive over Tenakill Brook is a concrete slab carrying Columbus Drive over Tenakill Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 5,968 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,282 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbus Drive
CrossesTenakill Brook
Location0.6 MI East of CR 505
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.93158, -73.96585
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,968 (2024)
Projected traffic7,282 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$313,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Columbus Drive over Tenakill Brook built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbus Drive over Tenakill Brook 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 Columbus Drive over Tenakill Brook carry?

About 5,968 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Columbus Drive over Tenakill Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Columbus Drive over Tenakill Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.