US Bridges

Franklin Lakes Roa over Pond Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.14 Mi. W. of C.R. 89 · Structure no. 02C2003

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,304
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Lakes Roa over Pond Brook is a concrete slab carrying Franklin Lakes Roa over Pond Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931, 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 8,304 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,132 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Lakes Roa
CrossesPond Brook
Location0.14 Mi. W. of C.R. 89
RouteCounty Highway 502
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.99288, -74.21569
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,304 (2024)
Projected traffic10,132 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Lakes Roa over Pond Brook built?

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

What condition is Franklin Lakes Roa 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Lakes Roa over Pond Brook carry?

About 8,304 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Lakes Roa over Pond Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Lakes Roa over Pond Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.