US Bridges

Nj 24 Eastbound over Passaic River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI West of Jfk Pky · Structure no. 0733153

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97,873
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 24 Eastbound over Passaic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 24 Eastbound over Passaic River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 97,873 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,424 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 24 Eastbound
CrossesPassaic River
Location0.3 MI West of Jfk Pky
RouteState Highway 24
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.74284, -74.37098
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,873 (2022)
Projected traffic119,424 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 24 Eastbound over Passaic River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 24 Eastbound 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 24 Eastbound over Passaic River carry?

About 97,873 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 24 Eastbound over Passaic River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 24 Eastbound over Passaic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.