US Bridges

West Airmont Road over Masonicus Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.12 MI E. of Island Rd. · Structure no. 02M3301

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
561
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Airmont Road over Masonicus Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Airmont Road over Masonicus Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 561 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Airmont Road
CrossesMasonicus Brook
Location0.12 MI E. of Island Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.08841, -74.14786
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic561 (2024)
Projected traffic685 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Airmont Road over Masonicus Brook built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Airmont Road over Masonicus 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 Airmont Road over Masonicus Brook carry?

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

How long is West Airmont Road over Masonicus Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns West Airmont Road over Masonicus Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.