US Bridges

Nj 208 over Lafayette Ave (cr 665)

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Passaic County, New Jersey · 1.7 Mi. N. of C.R. 507 · Structure no. 1612159

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76,464
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 208 over Lafayette Ave (cr 665) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 208 over Lafayette Ave (cr 665) in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 66 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 76,464 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,286 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 208
CrossesLafayette Ave (cr 665)
Location1.7 Mi. N. of C.R. 507
RouteState Highway 208
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.9699, -74.15689
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating81.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,464 (2024)
Projected traffic93,286 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 208 over Lafayette Ave (cr 665) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Nj 208 over Lafayette Ave (cr 665) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 208 over Lafayette Ave (cr 665) carry?

About 76,464 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 208 over Lafayette Ave (cr 665)?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 208 over Lafayette Ave (cr 665)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.