US Bridges

East Saddle River over Wandell Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · .04 Mi. N of E Allandale · Structure no. 02C5803

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1928
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,988
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Saddle River over Wandell Brook is a concrete slab carrying East Saddle River over Wandell Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1928, so it is 104 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 5,988 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,307 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Saddle River
CrossesWandell Brook
Location.04 Mi. N of E Allandale
RouteCounty Highway 75
Coordinates41.03345, -74.09958
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,988 (2024)
Projected traffic7,307 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$86,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Saddle River over Wandell Brook built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1928.

What condition is East Saddle River over Wandell 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does East Saddle River over Wandell Brook carry?

About 5,988 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is East Saddle River over Wandell Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns East Saddle River over Wandell Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.