US Bridges

Moonachie Avenue over Berrys Creek

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI W of Nj 17 · Structure no. 02C3701

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,857
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moonachie Avenue over Berrys Creek is a steel culvert carrying Moonachie Avenue over Berrys Creek in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,857 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,285 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMoonachie Avenue
CrossesBerrys Creek
Location0.8 MI W of Nj 17
RouteCounty Highway 36
Coordinates40.8415, -74.07393
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,857 (2024)
Projected traffic19,285 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Moonachie Avenue over Berrys Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moonachie Avenue over Berrys Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Moonachie Avenue over Berrys Creek carry?

About 15,857 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Moonachie Avenue over Berrys Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Moonachie Avenue over Berrys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.