US Bridges

Nj 208 over Goffle Brook

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · 1.5 Mi. N of C.R. 507 · Structure no. 1612153

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76,490
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 208 over Goffle Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Nj 208 over Goffle Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 76,490 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,340 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 208
CrossesGoffle Brook
Location1.5 Mi. N of C.R. 507
RouteState Highway 208
Coordinates40.96742, -74.15374
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,490 (2024)
Projected traffic93,340 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nj 208 over Goffle Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 208 over Goffle Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 208 over Goffle Brook carry?

About 76,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 208 over Goffle Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Nj 208 over Goffle Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.