US Bridges

Parish DR (cr 668) over NS RR Totowa Spur

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.16 Mile East of Rt 202 · Structure no. 1651163

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
326 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,670
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Parish DR (cr 668) over NS RR Totowa Spur is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Parish DR (cr 668) over NS RR Totowa Spur in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 87 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 5,670 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,920 by 2044. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesParish DR (cr 668)
CrossesNS RR Totowa Spur
Location0.16 Mile East of Rt 202
RouteCounty Highway 668
Coordinates40.91398, -74.26182
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,670 (2024)
Projected traffic6,920 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Parish DR (cr 668) over NS RR Totowa Spur built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Parish DR (cr 668) over NS RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Parish DR (cr 668) over NS RR Totowa Spur carry?

About 5,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Parish DR (cr 668) over NS RR Totowa Spur?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Parish DR (cr 668) over NS RR Totowa Spur?

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