US Bridges

West Belt Parkway over Singac Brook

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.9 MI NE of RTE 23 · Structure no. 1614034

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,254
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Belt Parkway over Singac Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Belt Parkway over Singac Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 2,254 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,751 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWest Belt Parkway
CrossesSingac Brook
Location0.9 MI NE of RTE 23
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.9116, -74.24681
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,254 (2023)
Projected traffic2,751 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$131,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Belt Parkway over Singac Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Belt Parkway over Singac Brook 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does West Belt Parkway over Singac Brook carry?

About 2,254 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Belt Parkway over Singac Brook?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns West Belt Parkway over Singac Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.