US Bridges

Johnson Ave over Coles Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.06 MI South of Nj 4 · Structure no. 0206188

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,675
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Ave over Coles Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Johnson Ave over Coles Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,675 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,710 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson Ave
CrossesColes Brook
Location0.06 MI South of Nj 4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.90919, -74.03838
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,675 (2024)
Projected traffic5,710 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Ave over Coles Brook built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Ave over Coles 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson Ave over Coles Brook carry?

About 4,675 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Ave over Coles Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Ave over Coles Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.