Passaic Street over Passaic River
FairBergen County, New Jersey · 0.03 MI West of CR 507 · Structure no. 020021C
- Built
- 1898
- 127 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 233 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,590
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Passaic Street over Passaic River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Passaic Street over Passaic River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1898 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 127 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 10,590 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,921 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Passaic Street over Passaic River built?
It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Passaic Street 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 Passaic Street over Passaic River carry?
About 10,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Passaic Street over Passaic River?
The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Passaic Street over Passaic River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.