US Bridges

Valley Road over Tributary Singac Brook

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 2 MI NE JCT Rtes 80 & 23 · Structure no. 1600135

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,425
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Road over Tributary Singac Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Road over Tributary Singac Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 26,425 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,240 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Road
CrossesTributary Singac Brook
Location2 MI NE JCT Rtes 80 & 23
RouteCounty Highway 681
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.9175, -74.24029
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating92 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,425 (2023)
Projected traffic32,240 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Road over Tributary Singac Brook built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Road over Tributary Singac 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Road over Tributary Singac Brook carry?

About 26,425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Valley Road over Tributary Singac Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Road over Tributary Singac Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.