FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TOTOWA AV (CR 640)

Carrying TOTOWA AV (CR 640) over MOLLY ANN'S BROOK

0.9 SW OF BROADWAY(CR673), Passaic, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TOTOWA AV (CR 640)

The TOTOWA AV (CR 640) bridge in Passaic, New Jersey carries TOTOWA AV (CR 640) over MOLLY ANN'S BROOK. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,679 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How TOTOWA AV (CR 640) compares

▼ 8.4
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 43%
Lower load rating than 57% of New Jersey bridges
332
Bridges in Passaic · 8 in Poor condition
TOTOWA AV (CR 640) 35.4 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
13.2
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
35.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1939
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.1 m (43 ft)
Deck Width
21.5 m (71 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
16,679 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1600112

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TOTOWA AV (CR 640) is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare TOTOWA AV (CR 640) against other structures in Passaic and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for TOTOWA AV (CR 640)?

TOTOWA AV (CR 640) in Passaic, New Jersey has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TOTOWA AV (CR 640) inspected?

TOTOWA AV (CR 640)'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 16,679 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TOTOWA AV (CR 640) is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for TOTOWA AV (CR 640)?

TOTOWA AV (CR 640) has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TOTOWA AV (CR 640)?

TOTOWA AV (CR 640) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TOTOWA AV (CR 640) and does age affect safety?

TOTOWA AV (CR 640) was built in 1939, making it 87 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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