US Bridges

Newtown Road over Goffle Brook

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 300 S.Of Greenwood Av. · Structure no. 02C7001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newtown Road over Goffle Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Newtown Road over Goffle Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,664 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNewtown Road
CrossesGoffle Brook
Location300 S.Of Greenwood Av.
RouteCounty Highway 93II
Coordinates40.99634, -74.15355
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2024)
Projected traffic8,664 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$554,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newtown Road over Goffle Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newtown Road over Goffle Brook 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 Newtown Road over Goffle Brook carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Newtown Road over Goffle Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Newtown Road over Goffle Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.