US Bridges

Masonicus Road over Masonicus Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.12 W. of Airmont Road · Structure no. 02M3331

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Masonicus Road over Masonicus Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Masonicus 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 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMasonicus Road
CrossesMasonicus Brook
Location0.12 W. of Airmont Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.08553, -74.1283
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2024)
Projected traffic144 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 Masonicus Road over Masonicus Brook built?

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

What condition is Masonicus 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 Masonicus Road over Masonicus Brook carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Masonicus Road over Masonicus Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Masonicus Road over Masonicus Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.