US Bridges

Margaret King Ave over Ringwood River

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 700FT W of Sloatsburg RD · Structure no. 1600371

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,341
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Margaret King Ave over Ringwood River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Margaret King Ave over Ringwood River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 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 7,341 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,957 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMargaret King Ave
CrossesRingwood River
Location700FT W of Sloatsburg RD
RouteCounty Highway 698
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.12855, -74.26267
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,341 (2023)
Projected traffic8,957 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$235,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Margaret King Ave over Ringwood River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Margaret King Ave over Ringwood River 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 Margaret King Ave over Ringwood River carry?

About 7,341 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Margaret King Ave over Ringwood River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Margaret King Ave over Ringwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.