US Bridges

Sprout Brook Bridg over Sprout Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · .5 MI W of Railroad Ave · Structure no. 0253001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sprout Brook Bridg over Sprout Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sprout Brook Bridg over Sprout Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSprout Brook Bridg
CrossesSprout Brook
Location.5 MI W of Railroad Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.90663, -74.08293
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2024)
Projected traffic22 by 2044
Trucks1%
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

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 Sprout Brook Bridg over Sprout Brook built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sprout Brook Bridg over Sprout 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sprout Brook Bridg over Sprout Brook carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sprout Brook Bridg over Sprout Brook?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sprout Brook Bridg over Sprout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.