US Bridges

Valley RD (cr 621) over Route Nj 19

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 1.7 MI No of Rt 46 · Structure no. 1613155

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,260
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley RD (cr 621) over Route Nj 19 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley RD (cr 621) over Route Nj 19 in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, younger 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 10,260 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,510 by 2043. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesValley RD (cr 621)
CrossesRoute Nj 19
Location1.7 MI No of Rt 46
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.89907, -74.17071
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,260 (2023)
Projected traffic12,510 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley RD (cr 621) over Route Nj 19 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley RD (cr 621) over Route Nj 19 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 2023.

How much traffic does Valley RD (cr 621) over Route Nj 19 carry?

About 10,260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Valley RD (cr 621) over Route Nj 19?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Valley RD (cr 621) over Route Nj 19?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.