US Bridges

Passaic ST (CR62I) over Sprout Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.53 MI North of Nj 17 · Structure no. 020054B

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,401
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Passaic ST (CR62I) over Sprout Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Passaic ST (CR62I) over Sprout Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 17,401 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,233 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPassaic ST (CR62I)
CrossesSprout Brook
Location0.53 MI North of Nj 17
RouteCounty Highway 62I
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.91293, -74.07875
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,401 (2024)
Projected traffic21,233 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Passaic ST (CR62I) over Sprout Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Passaic ST (CR62I) over Sprout Brook 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 ST (CR62I) over Sprout Brook carry?

About 17,401 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Passaic ST (CR62I) over Sprout Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Passaic ST (CR62I) over Sprout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.