US Bridges

Njtpk Snw&nsw Rwy over Passaic Riv Pcrr Crr Con

Poor

Essex County, New Jersey · .8 MI S I-280 & Nj Tpk · Structure no. W107870

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
7,294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
134,566
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Njtpk Snw&nsw Rwy over Passaic Riv Pcrr Crr Con is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Njtpk Snw&nsw Rwy over Passaic Riv Pcrr Crr Con in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 134,566 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 156,916 by 2039. The structure is 7,294 ft (2,223.2 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNjtpk Snw&nsw Rwy
CrossesPassaic Riv Pcrr Crr Con
Location.8 MI S I-280 & Nj Tpk
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.74167, -74.12333
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+48 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length7,294 ft (2,223.2 m)
Longest span375 ft (114.3 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134,566 (2021)
Projected traffic156,916 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Njtpk Snw&nsw Rwy over Passaic Riv Pcrr Crr Con built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Njtpk Snw&nsw Rwy over Passaic Riv Pcrr Crr Con in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Njtpk Snw&nsw Rwy over Passaic Riv Pcrr Crr Con carry?

About 134,566 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Njtpk Snw&nsw Rwy over Passaic Riv Pcrr Crr Con?

The structure is 7,294 ft (2,223.2 m) long with a longest span of 375 ft (114.3 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Njtpk Snw&nsw Rwy over Passaic Riv Pcrr Crr Con?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.