US Bridges

Summit Avenue over Passaic River

FairPosted for load

Morris County, New Jersey · 3.2MI NW I-78 & NJ24 JCT · Structure no. 1400514

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,914
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summit Avenue over Passaic River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Summit Avenue over Passaic River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 3,914 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,775 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSummit Avenue
CrossesPassaic River
Location3.2MI NW I-78 & NJ24 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.73422, -74.37748
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,914 (2023)
Projected traffic4,775 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Summit Avenue over Passaic River built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Summit Avenue 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Summit Avenue over Passaic River carry?

About 3,914 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Summit Avenue over Passaic River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Summit Avenue over Passaic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.