Valley RD (cr 512) over Passaic River
PoorPosted for loadSomerset County, New Jersey · 0.29 MI E of CR 651 · Structure no. 18H1110
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,396
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley RD (cr 512) over Passaic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley RD (cr 512) over Passaic River in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11,396 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,905 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley RD (cr 512) over Passaic River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley RD (cr 512) over Passaic River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Valley RD (cr 512) over Passaic River carry?
About 11,396 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Valley RD (cr 512) over Passaic River?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Valley RD (cr 512) over Passaic River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.