US Bridges

Outwater LANE(C.42 over Passaic River

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.05 M W. of CR 507 · Structure no. 020021E

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
394 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,385
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Outwater LANE(C.42 over Passaic River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Outwater LANE(C.42 over Passaic River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 13,385 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,332 by 2044. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOutwater LANE(C.42
CrossesPassaic River
Location0.05 M W. of CR 507
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87953, -74.1208
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,385 (2024)
Projected traffic16,332 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Outwater LANE(C.42 over Passaic River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Outwater LANE(C.42 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 Outwater LANE(C.42 over Passaic River carry?

About 13,385 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Outwater LANE(C.42 over Passaic River?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Outwater LANE(C.42 over Passaic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.