US Bridges

Grand Ave-Route 93 over Crystal Lake

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.8 Mi. North of I-80 JCT · Structure no. M120600

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,646
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Grand Ave-Route 93 over Crystal Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Grand Ave-Route 93 over Crystal Lake in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 24,646 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,072 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 999 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Ave-Route 93
CrossesCrystal Lake
Location1.8 Mi. North of I-80 JCT
RouteState Highway 93
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87583, -73.98611
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width999 ft (304.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,646 (2023)
Projected traffic30,072 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Ave-Route 93 over Crystal Lake built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Ave-Route 93 over Crystal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Grand Ave-Route 93 over Crystal Lake carry?

About 24,646 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Grand Ave-Route 93 over Crystal Lake?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 999 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Ave-Route 93 over Crystal Lake?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.