US Bridges

Lafayette Avenue over Goffle Brook

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.27 MI S of Rt 208 Inter · Structure no. 1600110

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,340
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lafayette Avenue over Goffle Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lafayette Avenue over Goffle Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 12,340 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,060 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLafayette Avenue
CrossesGoffle Brook
Location0.27 MI S of Rt 208 Inter
RouteCounty Highway 665
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.96599, -74.1568
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,340 (2023)
Projected traffic15,060 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lafayette Avenue over Goffle Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lafayette Avenue over Goffle 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lafayette Avenue over Goffle Brook carry?

About 12,340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lafayette Avenue over Goffle Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Lafayette Avenue over Goffle Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.