US Bridges

Prospect Avenue over Musquapsink Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 380 S of Bogert Ave · Structure no. 020067D

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,413
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect Avenue over Musquapsink Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Prospect Avenue over Musquapsink Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 86 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 1,413 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,724 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesProspect Avenue
CrossesMusquapsink Brook
Location380 S of Bogert Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.98609, -74.03009
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,413 (2024)
Projected traffic1,724 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prospect Avenue over Musquapsink Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Prospect Avenue 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Prospect Avenue over Musquapsink Brook carry?

About 1,413 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Prospect Avenue over Musquapsink Brook?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect Avenue over Musquapsink Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.