US Bridges

Nj 208 Ramp B over Goffle Brook

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 3.5 MI SE of 208-CO 502 · Structure no. 1612155

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,259
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 208 Ramp B over Goffle Brook is a concrete frame carrying Nj 208 Ramp B 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 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 4,259 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,110 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 208 Ramp B
CrossesGoffle Brook
Location3.5 MI SE of 208-CO 502
RouteState Highway 208
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.96679, -74.15501
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,259 (2023)
Projected traffic5,110 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Ramp B over Goffle Brook built?

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

What condition is Nj 208 Ramp B 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 July 2023.

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

About 4,259 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 208 Ramp B over Goffle Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 208 Ramp B over Goffle Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.