US Bridges

West Prospect ST over Ho Ho Kus Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.08 MI E. of Hopper Av · Structure no. 020064C

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,758
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Prospect ST over Ho Ho Kus Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Prospect ST over Ho Ho Kus Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,758 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,586 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Prospect ST
CrossesHo Ho Kus Brook
Location0.08 MI E. of Hopper Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.01262, -74.12855
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,758 (2024)
Projected traffic4,586 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 West Prospect ST over Ho Ho Kus Brook built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Prospect ST over Ho Ho Kus 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 West Prospect ST over Ho Ho Kus Brook carry?

About 3,758 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Prospect ST over Ho Ho Kus Brook?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns West Prospect ST over Ho Ho Kus Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.