Watchung Ave CR646 over Passaic River
GoodMorris County, New Jersey · 0.9 MI SW NJ24&NJ124 JCT · Structure no. 1400515
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 85 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,029
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watchung Ave CR646 over Passaic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watchung Ave CR646 over Passaic River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 12,029 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,678 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watchung Ave CR646 over Passaic River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watchung Ave CR646 over Passaic River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Watchung Ave CR646 over Passaic River carry?
About 12,029 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Watchung Ave CR646 over Passaic River?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Watchung Ave CR646 over Passaic River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.