Bear Swamp Road over Ramapo River
GoodPosted for loadBergen County, New Jersey · At Intersect W US Rt 202 · Structure no. 020033A
- Built
- 1888
- 137 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 106 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 495
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Swamp Road over Ramapo River is a steel truss - thru carrying Bear Swamp Road over Ramapo River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1888 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 137 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 495 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 604 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Swamp Road over Ramapo River built?
It was built in 1888, making it 137 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Bear Swamp Road over Ramapo River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Bear Swamp Road over Ramapo River carry?
About 495 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bear Swamp Road over Ramapo River?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Swamp Road over Ramapo River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.