US Bridges

Boulevard over Fleischer Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.06 Mi. S. of Market · Structure no. 02M1110

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,927
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boulevard over Fleischer Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Boulevard over Fleischer Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 14,927 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,214 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBoulevard
CrossesFleischer Brook
Location0.06 Mi. S. of Market
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.89864, -74.11526
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,927 (2024)
Projected traffic18,214 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Boulevard over Fleischer Brook built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boulevard over Fleischer 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 Boulevard over Fleischer Brook carry?

About 14,927 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Boulevard over Fleischer Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Boulevard over Fleischer Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.