US Bridges

Little Falls CR615 over Deepavaal Brook

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 264 Ft West of Pier Lane · Structure no. 0701565

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,187
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Falls CR615 over Deepavaal Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Little Falls CR615 over Deepavaal Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 10,187 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,430 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLittle Falls CR615
CrossesDeepavaal Brook
Location264 Ft West of Pier Lane
RouteCounty Highway 615
Coordinates40.88725, -74.26633
Functional classUrban Minor 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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,187 (2022)
Projected traffic12,430 by 2042
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Little Falls CR615 over Deepavaal Brook built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Falls CR615 over Deepavaal 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Little Falls CR615 over Deepavaal Brook carry?

About 10,187 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Little Falls CR615 over Deepavaal Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Little Falls CR615 over Deepavaal Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.