Doty Road over Post Brook
PoorPassaic County, New Jersey · 0.5 W of Ringwood AV(511) · Structure no. 1600147
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Doty Road over Post Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Doty Road over Post Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 110 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 475 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Doty Road over Post Brook built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Doty Road over Post Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Doty Road over Post Brook carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Doty Road over Post Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Doty Road over Post Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.