US Bridges

Pascack RD (CR63) over Bear Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.16 MI South of CR 94 · Structure no. 020068A

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,651
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pascack RD (CR63) over Bear Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pascack RD (CR63) over Bear Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 16,651 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,318 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPascack RD (CR63)
CrossesBear Brook
Location1.16 MI South of CR 94
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.02772, -74.04633
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,651 (2024)
Projected traffic20,318 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pascack RD (CR63) over Bear Brook built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pascack RD (CR63) over Bear 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 Pascack RD (CR63) over Bear Brook carry?

About 16,651 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pascack RD (CR63) over Bear Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pascack RD (CR63) over Bear Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.