US Bridges

Mattlage Place over Metzlers Brook

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 300 S.Of W Palisade Ave. · Structure no. 02M1521

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
561
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mattlage Place over Metzlers Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Mattlage Place 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 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 561 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMattlage Place
CrossesMetzlers Brook
Location300 S.Of W Palisade Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.89831, -73.98455
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic561 (2024)
Projected traffic685 by 2044
Trucks1%
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

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mattlage Place over Metzlers Brook built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mattlage Place over Metzlers Brook 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 Mattlage Place over Metzlers Brook carry?

About 561 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mattlage Place over Metzlers Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Mattlage Place over Metzlers Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.