US Bridges

Valley Road over Trib Singac Brook

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.53 MI S of CR 705 · Structure no. 1600344

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
740 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,420
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Road over Trib Singac Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Valley Road over Trib Singac Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 26,420 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,230 by 2043. The structure is 740 ft (225.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesValley Road
CrossesTrib Singac Brook
Location0.53 MI S of CR 705
RouteCounty Highway 681
Coordinates40.94144, -74.22748
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length740 ft (225.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,420 (2023)
Projected traffic32,230 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Valley Road over Trib Singac Brook built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Road over Trib Singac 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Road over Trib Singac Brook carry?

About 26,420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Valley Road over Trib Singac Brook?

The structure is 740 ft (225.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Valley Road over Trib Singac Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.