US Bridges

Ramapo Valley RD over Pond Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.15 MI North I-287 · Structure no. 020042C

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,882
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramapo Valley RD over Pond Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ramapo Valley RD over Pond Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,882 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,719 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 163 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamapo Valley RD
CrossesPond Brook
Location0.15 MI North I-287
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.02928, -74.23672
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width163 ft (49.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,882 (2024)
Projected traffic15,719 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramapo Valley RD over Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramapo Valley RD over Pond Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Ramapo Valley RD over Pond Brook carry?

About 12,882 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramapo Valley RD over Pond Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 163 ft wide.

Who owns Ramapo Valley RD over Pond Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.