US Bridges

Ramapo Way over Shabbecong Creek

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.2 Miles S.Of Nj 57 Jct. · Structure no. 2102108

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramapo Way over Shabbecong Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramapo Way over Shabbecong Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamapo Way
CrossesShabbecong Creek
Location0.2 Miles S.Of Nj 57 Jct.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75549, -74.98893
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2023)
Projected traffic318 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramapo Way over Shabbecong Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramapo Way over Shabbecong Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ramapo Way over Shabbecong Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramapo Way over Shabbecong Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Ramapo Way over Shabbecong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.