US Bridges

CR 511/GRNWD Tpk over Belchers Creek

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI E.Of Lakeside Road · Structure no. 1600150

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,453
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 511/GRNWD Tpk over Belchers Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 511/GRNWD Tpk over Belchers Creek in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 13,453 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,415 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 511/GRNWD Tpk
CrossesBelchers Creek
Location0.1 MI E.Of Lakeside Road
RouteCounty Highway 511
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.15272, -74.34961
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,453 (2023)
Projected traffic16,415 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR 511/GRNWD Tpk over Belchers Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 511/GRNWD Tpk over Belchers Creek 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 CR 511/GRNWD Tpk over Belchers Creek carry?

About 13,453 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 511/GRNWD Tpk over Belchers Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns CR 511/GRNWD Tpk over Belchers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.