US Bridges

Clinton Road over Mossmans Brook

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · 3.7 MI N of Nj 23 · Structure no. 1600175

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
197
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clinton Road over Mossmans Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Clinton Road over Mossmans Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 197 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesClinton Road
CrossesMossmans Brook
Location3.7 MI N of Nj 23
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.09725, -74.44211
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2023)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clinton Road over Mossmans Brook built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clinton Road over Mossmans 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Clinton Road over Mossmans Brook carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Clinton Road over Mossmans Brook?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Clinton Road over Mossmans Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.