US Bridges

Skyline Lakes DR over High Mountain Brook

PoorPosted for load

Passaic County, New Jersey · 1.43 Miles E of CO RTE511 · Structure no. 1611001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
336
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skyline Lakes DR over High Mountain Brook is a concrete slab carrying Skyline Lakes DR over High Mountain Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 336 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSkyline Lakes DR
CrossesHigh Mountain Brook
Location1.43 Miles E of CO RTE511
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.07685, -74.26846
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2023)
Projected traffic410 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Skyline Lakes DR over High Mountain Brook built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skyline Lakes DR over High Mountain Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Skyline Lakes DR over High Mountain Brook carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Skyline Lakes DR over High Mountain Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Skyline Lakes DR over High Mountain Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.