US Bridges

Nj Route 10 over Passaic River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 4.75 Miles E of I-287 JCT · Structure no. 1402153

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,760
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj Route 10 over Passaic River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Nj Route 10 over Passaic River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 94 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 6 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 30,760 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,912 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj Route 10
CrossesPassaic River
Location4.75 Miles E of I-287 JCT
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates40.80066, -74.35917
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,760 (2022)
Projected traffic36,912 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nj Route 10 over Passaic River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Nj Route 10 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Route 10 over Passaic River carry?

About 30,760 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj Route 10 over Passaic River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Route 10 over Passaic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.