US Bridges

Nj 24 Westbound over Nj 124 Westbound

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · .17 MI East of Passaic Rv · Structure no. 0733156

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 24 Westbound over Nj 124 Westbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 24 Westbound over Nj 124 Westbound 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 49,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,280 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 24 Westbound
CrossesNj 124 Westbound
Location.17 MI East of Passaic Rv
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates40.74074, -74.36999
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,400 (2023)
Projected traffic59,280 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 Westbound over Nj 124 Westbound built?

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

What condition is Nj 24 Westbound over Nj 124 Westbound 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 24 Westbound over Nj 124 Westbound carry?

About 49,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 24 Westbound over Nj 124 Westbound?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 24 Westbound over Nj 124 Westbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.