US Bridges

Old Stone Church over Saddle River (e. Branch)

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.10 MI W-E Saddle Rv RD · Structure no. 020063A

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,545
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Stone Church over Saddle River (e. Branch) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Stone Church over Saddle River (e. Branch) in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 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 2,545 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,106 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Stone Church
CrossesSaddle River (e. Branch)
Location0.10 MI W-E Saddle Rv RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.07112, -74.08819
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,545 (2024)
Projected traffic3,106 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Stone Church over Saddle River (e. Branch) built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Stone Church over Saddle River (e. Branch) 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 Old Stone Church over Saddle River (e. Branch) carry?

About 2,545 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Stone Church over Saddle River (e. Branch)?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Stone Church over Saddle River (e. Branch)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.