US Bridges

Old Hook RD-CR502 over Musquapsink Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.12 MI East of CR 503 · Structure no. 020067A

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Hook RD-CR502 over Musquapsink Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Hook RD-CR502 over Musquapsink Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 19,450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,733 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Hook RD-CR502
CrossesMusquapsink Brook
Location0.12 MI East of CR 503
RouteCounty Highway 502
Coordinates40.98534, -74.02364
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,450 (2024)
Projected traffic23,733 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 Old Hook RD-CR502 over Musquapsink Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Hook RD-CR502 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 Old Hook RD-CR502 over Musquapsink Brook carry?

About 19,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Hook RD-CR502 over Musquapsink Brook?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Old Hook RD-CR502 over Musquapsink Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.