OLD TAPPAN ROAD
Carrying OLD TAPPAN ROAD over HACKENSACK RIVER
0.02 mi East of CR53, Bergen, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD TAPPAN ROAD
The OLD TAPPAN ROAD bridge in Bergen, New Jersey carries OLD TAPPAN ROAD over HACKENSACK RIVER. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1972, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 15.8 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,131 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD TAPPAN ROAD 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
- 1900
- Last Reconstructed
- 1972
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 15.8 m (52 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.9 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,131 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 020043A
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
OLD TAPPAN ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare OLD TAPPAN ROAD 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 OLD TAPPAN ROAD?
OLD TAPPAN ROAD in Bergen, New Jersey has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD TAPPAN ROAD inspected?
OLD TAPPAN ROAD'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 7,131 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD TAPPAN ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OLD TAPPAN ROAD?
OLD TAPPAN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD TAPPAN ROAD?
OLD TAPPAN ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is OLD TAPPAN ROAD and does age affect safety?
OLD TAPPAN ROAD was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 1972.
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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