US Bridges

Ratzer ROAD(CR705) over Singac Brook

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.2 E of Valley RD(CR681) · Structure no. 1600138

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,978
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ratzer ROAD(CR705) over Singac Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ratzer ROAD(CR705) over Singac Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,978 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,396 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRatzer ROAD(CR705)
CrossesSingac Brook
Location0.2 E of Valley RD(CR681)
RouteCounty Highway 705
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.94863, -74.22342
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,978 (2023)
Projected traffic13,396 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ratzer ROAD(CR705) over Singac Brook built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ratzer ROAD(CR705) over Singac Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Ratzer ROAD(CR705) over Singac Brook carry?

About 10,978 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ratzer ROAD(CR705) over Singac Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Ratzer ROAD(CR705) over Singac Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.