US Bridges

County Road 611 over Passaic River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.6MI NW CR609&CR611 JCT · Structure no. 1400443

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,403
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 611 over Passaic River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 611 over Passaic River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 73 years old, older 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 19,403 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,675 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 611
CrossesPassaic River
Location0.6MI NW CR609&CR611 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.82763, -74.33518
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,403 (2023)
Projected traffic23,675 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 County Road 611 over Passaic River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is County Road 611 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 County Road 611 over Passaic River carry?

About 19,403 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 611 over Passaic River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 611 over Passaic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.