US Bridges

Ringwood AV(CR511) over Wanaque River

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 1.6 MI S of Boro Bndry · Structure no. 1600046

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,079
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ringwood AV(CR511) over Wanaque River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ringwood AV(CR511) over Wanaque River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 101 years old, older 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 19,079 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,280 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRingwood AV(CR511)
CrossesWanaque River
Location1.6 MI S of Boro Bndry
RouteCounty Highway 511
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.04387, -74.29273
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,079 (2023)
Projected traffic23,280 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$167,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ringwood AV(CR511) over Wanaque River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Ringwood AV(CR511) over Wanaque 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ringwood AV(CR511) over Wanaque River carry?

About 19,079 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ringwood AV(CR511) over Wanaque River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ringwood AV(CR511) over Wanaque River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.