E. RIDGEWOOD AVE
Carrying E. RIDGEWOOD AVE over HOHOKUS BROOK
1.62 mi West NJ 17, Bergen, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: E. RIDGEWOOD AVE
The E. RIDGEWOOD AVE bridge in Bergen, New Jersey carries E. RIDGEWOOD AVE over HOHOKUS BROOK. It was built in 1910, making it 116 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1936, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 18.9 meters (62 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,945 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 superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How E. RIDGEWOOD AVE compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1910
- Last Reconstructed
- 1936
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 18.9 m (62 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.5 m (51 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 12,945 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 020051A
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether E. RIDGEWOOD AVE 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 E. RIDGEWOOD AVE 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 E. RIDGEWOOD AVE?
E. RIDGEWOOD AVE in Bergen, New Jersey, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is E. RIDGEWOOD AVE inspected?
E. RIDGEWOOD AVE'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 12,945 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. E. RIDGEWOOD AVE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for E. RIDGEWOOD AVE?
E. RIDGEWOOD AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining E. RIDGEWOOD AVE?
E. RIDGEWOOD AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is E. RIDGEWOOD AVE and does age affect safety?
E. RIDGEWOOD AVE was built in 1910, making it 116 years old and last reconstructed in 1936.
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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