US Bridges

W Sadl Riv RD CR77 over Pleasant Brook

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 2.8 MI North of Nj 17 · Structure no. 020063E

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,566
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Sadl Riv RD CR77 over Pleasant Brook is a concrete slab carrying W Sadl Riv RD CR77 over Pleasant Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 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 6,566 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,012 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Sadl Riv RD CR77
CrossesPleasant Brook
Location2.8 MI North of Nj 17
RouteCounty Highway 77
Coordinates41.04956, -74.10117
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,566 (2024)
Projected traffic8,012 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 W Sadl Riv RD CR77 over Pleasant Brook built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Sadl Riv RD CR77 over Pleasant Brook 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 W Sadl Riv RD CR77 over Pleasant Brook carry?

About 6,566 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W Sadl Riv RD CR77 over Pleasant Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns W Sadl Riv RD CR77 over Pleasant Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.