US Bridges

Minnisink RD CR642 over Totowa Spur

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.11 MI South of I-80 · Structure no. 1651161

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,400
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Minnisink RD CR642 over Totowa Spur is a concrete arch - deck carrying Minnisink RD CR642 over Totowa Spur in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 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 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,130 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinnisink RD CR642
CrossesTotowa Spur
Location0.11 MI South of I-80
RouteCounty Highway 642
Coordinates40.8982, -74.23332
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2024)
Projected traffic15,130 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
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 Minnisink RD CR642 over Totowa Spur built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minnisink RD CR642 over Totowa Spur 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Minnisink RD CR642 over Totowa Spur carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Minnisink RD CR642 over Totowa Spur?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Minnisink RD CR642 over Totowa Spur?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.