US Bridges

CR 503 over Musquapsink Brook

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · At Old Hook Road · Structure no. 020067G

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,910
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 503 over Musquapsink Brook is a concrete culvert carrying CR 503 over Musquapsink Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,910 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,192 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 503
CrossesMusquapsink Brook
LocationAt Old Hook Road
RouteCounty Highway 503
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.9856, -74.02528
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,910 (2023)
Projected traffic18,192 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 503 over Musquapsink Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 503 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 503 over Musquapsink Brook carry?

About 14,910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 503 over Musquapsink Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns CR 503 over Musquapsink Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.