US Bridges

Doty Road over Ramapo River

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.09 Mi. North of US 202 · Structure no. 020042A

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doty Road over Ramapo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doty Road over Ramapo River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,637 by 2024. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDoty Road
CrossesRamapo River
Location0.09 Mi. North of US 202
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.0165, -74.26067
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2024)
Projected traffic4,637 by 2024
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Doty Road over Ramapo River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doty 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Doty Road over Ramapo River carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Doty Road over Ramapo River?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Doty Road over Ramapo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.