Wilbur Street over Metzlers Brook
FairBergen County, New Jersey · 250 W.Of Park Avenue · Structure no. 02M1520
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 561
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilbur Street over Metzlers Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wilbur Street over Metzlers Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 561 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wilbur Street over Metzlers Brook built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wilbur Street over Metzlers 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 Wilbur Street over Metzlers Brook carry?
About 561 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wilbur Street over Metzlers Brook?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Wilbur Street over Metzlers Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.