US Bridges

Nj 7 over Passaic River

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.01M E of NJ7 & NJ21 JCT · Structure no. 0208150

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
322 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,249
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 7 over Passaic River is a steel movable - lift carrying Nj 7 over Passaic River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 21,249 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,928 by 2044. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNj 7
CrossesPassaic River
Location0.01M E of NJ7 & NJ21 JCT
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates40.78658, -74.14806
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,249 (2024)
Projected traffic25,928 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 7 over Passaic River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 7 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 7 over Passaic River carry?

About 21,249 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 7 over Passaic River?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 7 over Passaic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.