COURT ST. (CR 56)
Carrying COURT ST. (CR 56) over HACKENSACK RIVER
HACKENSACK R 1MI N OF I80, Bergen, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COURT ST. (CR 56)
The COURT ST. (CR 56) bridge in Bergen, New Jersey carries COURT ST. (CR 56) over HACKENSACK RIVER. It was built in 1908, making it 118 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2012, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 96.0 meters (315 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,317 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COURT ST. (CR 56) compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1908
- Last Reconstructed
- 2012
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 96.0 m (315 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.4 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 19,317 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 020004A
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COURT ST. (CR 56) is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare COURT ST. (CR 56) against other structures in Bergen and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for COURT ST. (CR 56)?
COURT ST. (CR 56) in Bergen, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COURT ST. (CR 56) inspected?
COURT ST. (CR 56)'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 19,317 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COURT ST. (CR 56) is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for COURT ST. (CR 56)?
COURT ST. (CR 56) has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COURT ST. (CR 56)?
COURT ST. (CR 56) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is COURT ST. (CR 56) and does age affect safety?
COURT ST. (CR 56) was built in 1908, making it 118 years old and last reconstructed in 2012.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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