US Bridges

Ramapo Valley Road over Mahwah River

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.68 MI N of Nj 17 · Structure no. 020033C

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramapo Valley Road over Mahwah River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ramapo Valley Road over Mahwah River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,569 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamapo Valley Road
CrossesMahwah River
Location0.68 MI N of Nj 17
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates41.10333, -74.15076
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,120 (2024)
Projected traffic13,569 by 2044
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramapo Valley Road over Mahwah River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramapo Valley Road over Mahwah 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ramapo Valley Road over Mahwah River carry?

About 11,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramapo Valley Road over Mahwah River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ramapo Valley Road over Mahwah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.