US Bridges

Halifax Road over Trib. of Ramapo River

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.6 Miles West of US 202 · Structure no. 02P3336

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2024 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Halifax Road over Trib. of Ramapo River is a concrete culvert carrying Halifax Road over Trib. of Ramapo River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHalifax Road
CrossesTrib. of Ramapo River
Location0.6 Miles West of US 202
Coordinates41.08863, -74.18413
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2024)
Projected traffic144 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halifax Road over Trib. of Ramapo River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halifax Road over Trib. of Ramapo River 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 Halifax Road over Trib. of Ramapo River carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Halifax Road over Trib. of Ramapo River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Halifax Road over Trib. of Ramapo River?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).