US Bridges

Basking Ridge Road over Passaic River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.60 MI West of CR 605 · Structure no. 1400541

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,421
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Basking Ridge Road over Passaic River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Basking Ridge Road over Passaic River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 6,421 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,835 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBasking Ridge Road
CrossesPassaic River
Location0.60 MI West of CR 605
RouteCounty Highway 657
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.68125, -74.52865
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,421 (2023)
Projected traffic7,835 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Basking Ridge Road over Passaic River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Basking Ridge Road 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 Basking Ridge Road over Passaic River carry?

About 6,421 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Basking Ridge Road over Passaic River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Basking Ridge Road over Passaic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.