US Bridges

West Palisade Ave. over Metzlers Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 250 W. of Cleveland St. · Structure no. 02M1523

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,255
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Palisade Ave. over Metzlers Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying West Palisade Ave. 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 2,255 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,751 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Palisade Ave.
CrossesMetzlers Brook
Location250 W. of Cleveland St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.89965, -73.98508
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,255 (2024)
Projected traffic2,751 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Palisade Ave. over Metzlers Brook built?

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

What condition is West Palisade Ave. 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 West Palisade Ave. over Metzlers Brook carry?

About 2,255 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Palisade Ave. 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 72 ft wide.

Who owns West Palisade Ave. over Metzlers Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.