US Bridges

Nj 208 over CR 659(GOFFLE Road)

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 3.5 MI SE of 208-CO502 · Structure no. 1612156

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77,154
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 208 over CR 659(GOFFLE Road) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 208 over CR 659(GOFFLE Road) in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 77,154 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,585 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 208
CrossesCR 659(GOFFLE Road)
Location3.5 MI SE of 208-CO502
RouteState Highway 208
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.96767, -74.15467
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,154 (2023)
Projected traffic92,585 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 208 over CR 659(GOFFLE Road) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Nj 208 over CR 659(GOFFLE Road) 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 over CR 659(GOFFLE Road) carry?

About 77,154 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 208 over CR 659(GOFFLE Road)?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 208 over CR 659(GOFFLE Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.