US Bridges

Market St. CR56 I over Passaic River

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.1MI N. of Rt. 80 · Structure no. 020011C

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
367 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,713
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Market St. CR56 I over Passaic River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Market St. CR56 I over Passaic River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 102 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 4,713 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,751 by 2044. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMarket St. CR56 I
CrossesPassaic River
Location0.1MI N. of Rt. 80
RouteCounty Highway 56I
Coordinates40.90246, -74.13408
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,713 (2024)
Projected traffic5,751 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Market St. CR56 I over Passaic River built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Market St. CR56 I over Passaic River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Market St. CR56 I over Passaic River carry?

About 4,713 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Market St. CR56 I over Passaic River?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Market St. CR56 I over Passaic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.