US Bridges

Ramapo River over Lenape Lane Bridge

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.1 Mi. East of Truman Bl · Structure no. 02M4217

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramapo River over Lenape Lane Bridge is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramapo River over Lenape Lane Bridge in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 48 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 161 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamapo River
CrossesLenape Lane Bridge
Location0.1 Mi. East of Truman Bl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.0368, -74.24158
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2024)
Projected traffic206 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramapo River over Lenape Lane Bridge built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Ramapo River over Lenape Lane Bridge 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ramapo River over Lenape Lane Bridge carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramapo River over Lenape Lane Bridge?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ramapo River over Lenape Lane Bridge?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.