US Bridges

Washington Ave. N. over Hackensack River & Lake

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.72 M. N of Old Tappan R · Structure no. 02M5313

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,717
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Ave. N. over Hackensack River & Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington Ave. N. over Hackensack River & Lake in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 4,717 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,756 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Ave. N.
CrossesHackensack River & Lake
Location0.72 M. N of Old Tappan R
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.01849, -73.99971
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,717 (2024)
Projected traffic5,756 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Washington Ave. N. over Hackensack River & Lake built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Ave. N. over Hackensack River & Lake 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 Washington Ave. N. over Hackensack River & Lake carry?

About 4,717 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Washington Ave. N. over Hackensack River & Lake?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Ave. N. over Hackensack River & Lake?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.