US Bridges

Mark Twain Way over Darlington Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.18 MI E. of Ridge RD · Structure no. 02M3327

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mark Twain Way over Darlington Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Mark Twain Way over Darlington Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMark Twain Way
CrossesDarlington Brook
Location0.18 MI E. of Ridge RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.07061, -74.16406
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2024)
Projected traffic137 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mark Twain Way over Darlington Brook built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mark Twain Way over Darlington 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mark Twain Way over Darlington Brook carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mark Twain Way over Darlington Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mark Twain Way over Darlington Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.