US Bridges

Nj 208 Ramp a over Goffle Brook

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 1.5 Mi. N. of C.R. 507 · Structure no. 1612154

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 208 Ramp a over Goffle Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Nj 208 Ramp a 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 208 Ramp a
CrossesGoffle Brook
Location1.5 Mi. N. of C.R. 507
RouteState Highway 208
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.96762, -74.15317
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,850 (2024)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$348,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 208 Ramp a over Goffle Brook built?

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

What condition is Nj 208 Ramp a over Goffle Brook 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 208 Ramp a over Goffle Brook carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 208 Ramp a over Goffle Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns Nj 208 Ramp a over Goffle Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.