US Bridges

Nj 24 over Nj 124 WB

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.16 M E of Passaic River · Structure no. 0733155

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,670
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 24 over Nj 124 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 24 over Nj 124 WB 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 48,670 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,377 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 24
CrossesNj 124 WB
Location0.16 M E of Passaic River
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates40.74051, -74.37034
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,670 (2024)
Projected traffic59,377 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 24 over Nj 124 WB built?

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

What condition is Nj 24 over Nj 124 WB 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 over Nj 124 WB carry?

About 48,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 24 over Nj 124 WB?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 24 over Nj 124 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.