Jackson Street over Passaic River
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 1.2 MI SE I-280&NJ21 JCT · Structure no. 0700H02
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 467 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,840
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jackson Street over Passaic River is a steel movable - swing carrying Jackson Street over Passaic River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 125 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 19,840 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,210 by 2044. The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jackson Street over Passaic River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Jackson Street over Passaic River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Jackson Street over Passaic River carry?
About 19,840 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Jackson Street over Passaic River?
The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Jackson Street over Passaic River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.