US Bridges

Leddell Road over Passaic River

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.4 Ml NW of Rt. 202 · Structure no. 1400658

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,624
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leddell Road over Passaic River is a steel culvert carrying Leddell Road over Passaic River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,624 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,982 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLeddell Road
CrossesPassaic River
Location1.4 Ml NW of Rt. 202
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.76125, -74.55406
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,624 (2023)
Projected traffic1,982 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 Leddell Road over Passaic River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leddell 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 Leddell Road over Passaic River carry?

About 1,624 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Leddell Road over Passaic River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Leddell Road over Passaic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.