Clay Street over Passaic River
PoorEssex County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI NE I-280&NJ21 JCT · Structure no. 0700H01
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 328 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,920
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clay Street over Passaic River is a steel movable - swing carrying Clay Street over Passaic River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 117 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 3 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 21,920 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,750 by 2044. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clay Street over Passaic River built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Clay Street 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Clay Street over Passaic River carry?
About 21,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Clay Street over Passaic River?
The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Clay Street over Passaic River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.