US Bridges

Willard Street over Post Brook

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.1 W of Ringwood AV/511A · Structure no. 1600143

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,330
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willard Street over Post Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Willard Street over Post Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,060 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWillard Street
CrossesPost Brook
Location0.1 W of Ringwood AV/511A
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.00817, -74.2975
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,330 (2023)
Projected traffic4,060 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 Willard Street over Post Brook built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willard Street over Post 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 Willard Street over Post Brook carry?

About 3,330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Willard Street over Post Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Willard Street over Post Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.