US Bridges

Pascack RD (cr 63) over Musquapsink Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.19 MI S of CR 502 · Structure no. 020066A

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,673
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pascack RD (cr 63) over Musquapsink Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pascack RD (cr 63) over Musquapsink Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 16,673 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,345 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPascack RD (cr 63)
CrossesMusquapsink Brook
Location0.19 MI S of CR 502
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.99458, -74.0613
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,673 (2024)
Projected traffic20,345 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 SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pascack RD (cr 63) over Musquapsink Brook built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pascack RD (cr 63) over Musquapsink 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pascack RD (cr 63) over Musquapsink Brook carry?

About 16,673 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pascack RD (cr 63) over Musquapsink Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Pascack RD (cr 63) over Musquapsink Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.