US Bridges

Englewood Basin RD over Sylvan Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · Near H.H.D. Milepoint 2.4 · Structure no. 4000017

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Englewood Basin RD over Sylvan Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Englewood Basin RD over Sylvan Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEnglewood Basin RD
CrossesSylvan Brook
LocationNear H.H.D. Milepoint 2.4
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87721, -73.94657
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2023)
Projected traffic172 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Englewood Basin RD over Sylvan Brook built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Englewood Basin RD over Sylvan 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Englewood Basin RD over Sylvan Brook carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Englewood Basin RD over Sylvan Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Englewood Basin RD over Sylvan Brook?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.