US Bridges

Third AVENUE-CR59 over Musquapsink Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · .57 Mi. S of CR 502 · Structure no. 020067E

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,432
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Third AVENUE-CR59 over Musquapsink Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Third AVENUE-CR59 over Musquapsink Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 7,432 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,068 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesThird AVENUE-CR59
CrossesMusquapsink Brook
Location.57 Mi. S of CR 502
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.98406, -74.03891
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,432 (2024)
Projected traffic9,068 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$90,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Third AVENUE-CR59 over Musquapsink Brook built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Third AVENUE-CR59 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 Third AVENUE-CR59 over Musquapsink Brook carry?

About 7,432 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Third AVENUE-CR59 over Musquapsink Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Third AVENUE-CR59 over Musquapsink Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.