US Bridges

Hopper Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · .25 MI E of Wyckoff Ave · Structure no. 020064B

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,428
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopper Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hopper Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,428 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,402 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHopper Avenue
CrossesHo-Ho-Kus Brook
Location.25 MI E of Wyckoff Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.01387, -74.12895
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,428 (2024)
Projected traffic5,402 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopper Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopper Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus 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 Hopper Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook carry?

About 4,428 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hopper Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Hopper Avenue over Ho-Ho-Kus Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.