US Bridges

Mount Vernon Ave over Passaic River

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.8 MI SW NJ24&NJ124 JCT · Structure no. 1400520

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,011
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Vernon Ave over Passaic River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mount Vernon Ave over Passaic River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 4,011 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,894 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMount Vernon Ave
CrossesPassaic River
Location1.8 MI SW NJ24&NJ124 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.72031, -74.39111
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,011 (2023)
Projected traffic4,894 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mount Vernon Ave over Passaic River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mount Vernon Ave 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 Mount Vernon Ave over Passaic River carry?

About 4,011 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mount Vernon Ave over Passaic River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mount Vernon Ave over Passaic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.