Bridge ST (cr 508) over Passaic River
PoorEssex County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI SE I-280&NJ21 JCT · Structure no. 0700H03
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 371 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,820
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge ST (cr 508) over Passaic River is a steel movable - swing carrying Bridge ST (cr 508) over Passaic River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 112 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 4 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 10,820 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,210 by 2044. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 40 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge ST (cr 508) over Passaic River built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Bridge ST (cr 508) 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 Bridge ST (cr 508) over Passaic River carry?
About 10,820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bridge ST (cr 508) over Passaic River?
The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge ST (cr 508) over Passaic River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.