US Bridges

Old Stone Church over West Br. Saddle River

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.06 MI E. of CR 77 · Structure no. 020063C

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,545
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Stone Church over West Br. Saddle River is a concrete frame carrying Old Stone Church over West Br. Saddle River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,545 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,106 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Stone Church
CrossesWest Br. Saddle River
Location0.06 MI E. of CR 77
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.07348, -74.09866
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Stone Church over West Br. Saddle River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Stone Church over West Br. Saddle River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Stone Church over West Br. Saddle River carry?

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

How long is Old Stone Church over West Br. Saddle River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Stone Church over West Br. Saddle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.