Union Avenue over Passaic River
GoodBergen County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI E. of Nj 21 · Structure no. 020056A
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 296 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,485
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Avenue over Passaic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Avenue over Passaic River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,485 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,472 by 2044. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union Avenue over Passaic River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Union Avenue over Passaic River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Union Avenue over Passaic River carry?
About 4,485 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Union Avenue over Passaic River?
The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Union Avenue over Passaic River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.