US Bridges

Van Winkle Avenue over Nj 208

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 4.0 Mi. N. of Nj 4 Junc. · Structure no. 1612150

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,135
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Winkle Avenue over Nj 208 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Winkle Avenue over Nj 208 in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5,135 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,265 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Winkle Avenue
CrossesNj 208
Location4.0 Mi. N. of Nj 4 Junc.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.96381, -74.14873
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,135 (2024)
Projected traffic6,265 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Winkle Avenue over Nj 208 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Winkle Avenue over Nj 208 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 2024.

How much traffic does Van Winkle Avenue over Nj 208 carry?

About 5,135 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Van Winkle Avenue over Nj 208?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Van Winkle Avenue over Nj 208?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.