US Bridges

CR510 Columbia Tpk over Passaic River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.7MI W CR510&CR609 JCT · Structure no. 1400447

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,494
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR510 Columbia Tpk over Passaic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR510 Columbia Tpk over Passaic River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 22,494 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,447 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR510 Columbia Tpk
CrossesPassaic River
Location0.7MI W CR510&CR609 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 510
Coordinates40.77918, -74.36916
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,494 (2023)
Projected traffic27,447 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 CR510 Columbia Tpk over Passaic River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR510 Columbia Tpk 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR510 Columbia Tpk over Passaic River carry?

About 22,494 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR510 Columbia Tpk over Passaic River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns CR510 Columbia Tpk over Passaic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.