US Bridges

Passaic Avenue over Passaic River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.26 Mi. S of CR 510 · Structure no. 070M065

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,423
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Passaic Avenue over Passaic River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Passaic Avenue over Passaic River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 16,423 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,707 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPassaic Avenue
CrossesPassaic River
Location1.26 Mi. S of CR 510
RouteCounty Highway 607
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75588, -74.36116
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,423 (2023)
Projected traffic19,707 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Passaic Avenue over Passaic River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Passaic Avenue 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Passaic Avenue over Passaic River carry?

About 16,423 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Passaic Avenue over Passaic River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Passaic Avenue over Passaic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.