US Bridges

Nj 124 EB over Passaic River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 3.2 Miles West JCT 24&78 · Structure no. 1406157

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,711
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 124 EB over Passaic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 124 EB over Passaic River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 54 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 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 6,711 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,189 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 124 EB
CrossesPassaic River
Location3.2 Miles West JCT 24&78
RouteState Highway 124
Coordinates40.73924, -74.37142
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,711 (2024)
Projected traffic8,189 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 124 EB over Passaic River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Nj 124 EB 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 124 EB over Passaic River carry?

About 6,711 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 124 EB over Passaic River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 124 EB over Passaic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.