US Bridges

White Bridge Road over Passaic River

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.3 Miles North of CR 657 · Structure no. 1400563

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,939
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Bridge Road over Passaic River is a steel truss - thru carrying White Bridge Road over Passaic River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,939 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,586 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWhite Bridge Road
CrossesPassaic River
Location1.3 Miles North of CR 657
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.6945, -74.51444
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,939 (2023)
Projected traffic3,586 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 White Bridge Road over Passaic River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Bridge Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does White Bridge Road over Passaic River carry?

About 2,939 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is White Bridge Road over Passaic River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns White Bridge Road over Passaic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.