US Bridges

E Saddle River RD over Pine Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.17 MI North of CR 96 · Structure no. 020063B

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,687
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Saddle River RD over Pine Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Saddle River RD over Pine Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,687 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,499 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Saddle River RD
CrossesPine Brook
Location1.17 MI North of CR 96
RouteCounty Highway 75
Coordinates41.07291, -74.08268
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,687 (2024)
Projected traffic4,499 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 Saddle River RD over Pine Brook built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Saddle River RD over Pine 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 E Saddle River RD over Pine Brook carry?

About 3,687 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E Saddle River RD over Pine Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns E Saddle River RD over Pine Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.