US Bridges

Dawes HWY (cr 682) over Ramapo River

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.1 W of Pat-Ham TPK(689) · Structure no. 1600503

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,625
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dawes HWY (cr 682) over Ramapo River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Dawes HWY (cr 682) over Ramapo River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 6,625 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,083 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDawes HWY (cr 682)
CrossesRamapo River
Location0.1 W of Pat-Ham TPK(689)
RouteCounty Highway 682
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.98561, -74.2798
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,625 (2023)
Projected traffic8,083 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$357,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dawes HWY (cr 682) over Ramapo River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dawes HWY (cr 682) over Ramapo 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Dawes HWY (cr 682) over Ramapo River carry?

About 6,625 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dawes HWY (cr 682) over Ramapo River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Dawes HWY (cr 682) over Ramapo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.