US Bridges

Prospect Street over Nys&w Railroad Main Line

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.1 Mile North of Rt I-80 · Structure no. 0254160

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,643
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Prospect Street over Nys&w Railroad Main Line is a steel arch - deck carrying Prospect Street over Nys&w Railroad Main Line in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 119 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 11,643 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,971 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesProspect Street
CrossesNys&w Railroad Main Line
Location1.1 Mile North of Rt I-80
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.88987, -74.05489
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,643 (2024)
Projected traffic13,971 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Prospect Street over Nys&w Railroad Main Line built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Prospect Street over Nys&w Railroad Main Line 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Prospect Street over Nys&w Railroad Main Line carry?

About 11,643 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Prospect Street over Nys&w Railroad Main Line?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect Street over Nys&w Railroad Main Line?

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