US Bridges

Old River Road over Edgewater Branch (aban)

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.4MI SW of NJ5&CR505 JCT · Structure no. 0253160

Built
1903
122 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,321
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Old River Road over Edgewater Branch (aban) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old River Road over Edgewater Branch (aban) in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 122 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 1,321 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,612 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld River Road
CrossesEdgewater Branch (aban)
Location1.4MI SW of NJ5&CR505 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.81334, -73.98776
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,321 (2023)
Projected traffic1,612 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old River Road over Edgewater Branch (aban) built?

It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Old River Road over Edgewater Branch (aban) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Old River Road over Edgewater Branch (aban) carry?

About 1,321 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old River Road over Edgewater Branch (aban)?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Old River Road over Edgewater Branch (aban)?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.