US Bridges

Nj 208 over Pond Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · .06 MI S of 208 & 287 JCT · Structure no. 0233165

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47,715
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 208 over Pond Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Nj 208 over Pond Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 64 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 47,715 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,220 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 208
CrossesPond Brook
Location.06 MI S of 208 & 287 JCT
RouteState Highway 208
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.02045, -74.22218
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,715 (2024)
Projected traffic58,220 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nj 208 over Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Nj 208 over Pond 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 Nj 208 over Pond Brook carry?

About 47,715 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 208 over Pond Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Nj 208 over Pond Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.