US Bridges

Kinderkamack Road over Coles Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.01 MI North of Nj 4 · Structure no. 0206189

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kinderkamack Road over Coles Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kinderkamack Road over Coles Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 94 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 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,430 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKinderkamack Road
CrossesColes Brook
Location0.01 MI North of Nj 4
RouteCounty Highway 51I
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.9092, -74.03594
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,200 (2024)
Projected traffic23,430 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kinderkamack Road over Coles Brook built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Kinderkamack Road 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 Kinderkamack Road over Coles Brook carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kinderkamack Road over Coles Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Kinderkamack Road over Coles Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.