Passaic Av over Third River
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 0.97 Miles North of CR648 · Structure no. 0705465
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,837
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Passaic Av over Third River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Passaic Av over Third River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 11,837 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,444 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 49 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Passaic Av over Third River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Passaic Av over Third 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Passaic Av over Third River carry?
About 11,837 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Passaic Av over Third River?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Passaic Av over Third River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.