Kingsland Avenue over Passaic River
PoorBergen County, New Jersey · 52 Feet East of Nj 21 · Structure no. 020032A
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 364 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,431
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kingsland Avenue over Passaic River is a steel movable - swing carrying Kingsland Avenue over Passaic River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 120 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 29,431 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,911 by 2042. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Kingsland Avenue over Passaic River built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Kingsland Avenue over Passaic River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Kingsland Avenue over Passaic River carry?
About 29,431 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Kingsland Avenue over Passaic River?
The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Kingsland Avenue over Passaic River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.