US Bridges

Nj 4 over Passaic Rvr NJ20 CR507

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 2.0 MI SW NJ4&NJ208 JCT · Structure no. 0205150

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
560 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 4 over Passaic Rvr NJ20 CR507 is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nj 4 over Passaic Rvr NJ20 CR507 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 95 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 40,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,710 by 2043. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 4
CrossesPassaic Rvr NJ20 CR507
Location2.0 MI SW NJ4&NJ208 JCT
RouteState Highway 4
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.91808, -74.13176
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,750 (2023)
Projected traffic49,710 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 4 over Passaic Rvr NJ20 CR507 built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Nj 4 over Passaic Rvr NJ20 CR507 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 4 over Passaic Rvr NJ20 CR507 carry?

About 40,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 4 over Passaic Rvr NJ20 CR507?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 4 over Passaic Rvr NJ20 CR507?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.