US Bridges

Henry Hudson Drive over Greenbrook Falls

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 4.5 MI N of G.W. Bridge · Structure no. 4000016

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Henry Hudson Drive over Greenbrook Falls is a concrete arch - deck carrying Henry Hudson Drive over Greenbrook Falls in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHenry Hudson Drive
CrossesGreenbrook Falls
Location4.5 MI N of G.W. Bridge
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.91971, -73.92792
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2024)
Projected traffic177 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henry Hudson Drive over Greenbrook Falls built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henry Hudson Drive over Greenbrook Falls 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Henry Hudson Drive over Greenbrook Falls carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Henry Hudson Drive over Greenbrook Falls?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Henry Hudson Drive over Greenbrook Falls?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.