US Bridges

Ridgewood Road over Musquapsink Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.11 MI East of CR 63 · Structure no. 020066B

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,407
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgewood Road over Musquapsink Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ridgewood Road 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 5 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 10,407 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,699 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgewood Road
CrossesMusquapsink Brook
Location0.11 MI East of CR 63
RouteCounty Highway 110I
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.98147, -74.06432
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,407 (2024)
Projected traffic12,699 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridgewood Road over Musquapsink Brook built?

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

What condition is Ridgewood Road 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 Ridgewood Road over Musquapsink Brook carry?

About 10,407 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ridgewood Road over Musquapsink Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgewood Road over Musquapsink Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.