US Bridges

Lake ST (cr 96) over Saddle River

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.18 MI West of CR 75 · Structure no. 020063D

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,231
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake ST (cr 96) over Saddle River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lake ST (cr 96) over Saddle River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 14,231 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,365 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLake ST (cr 96)
CrossesSaddle River
Location0.18 MI West of CR 75
RouteCounty Highway 96
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.05902, -74.09547
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,231 (2024)
Projected traffic17,365 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Lake ST (cr 96) over Saddle River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake ST (cr 96) 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 Lake ST (cr 96) over Saddle River carry?

About 14,231 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lake ST (cr 96) over Saddle River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Lake ST (cr 96) over Saddle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.