US Bridges

Passaic AVE(CR40I) over Saddle River

FairPosted for load

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.02 Mi. E of 1st Street · Structure no. 020031B

Built
1902
123 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,984
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Passaic AVE(CR40I) over Saddle River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Passaic AVE(CR40I) over Saddle River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 123 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,984 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,182 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPassaic AVE(CR40I)
CrossesSaddle River
Location0.02 Mi. E of 1st Street
RouteCounty Highway 40I
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87344, -74.08909
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,984 (2024)
Projected traffic12,182 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Passaic AVE(CR40I) over Saddle River built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Passaic AVE(CR40I) over Saddle 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 AVE(CR40I) over Saddle River carry?

About 9,984 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Passaic AVE(CR40I) over Saddle River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Passaic AVE(CR40I) over Saddle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.