Lafayette Avenue over Musquapsink Brook
GoodBergen County, New Jersey · 900 NW of Forest Ave · Structure no. 020067C
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 730
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lafayette Avenue over Musquapsink Brook is a concrete frame carrying Lafayette Avenue over Musquapsink Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lafayette Avenue over Musquapsink Brook built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lafayette Avenue over Musquapsink 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 Lafayette Avenue over Musquapsink Brook carry?
About 730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lafayette Avenue over Musquapsink Brook?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Lafayette Avenue over Musquapsink Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.