US Bridges

Nj 124 WB over Passaic River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 3.2 Miles West JCT 24&78 · Structure no. 1406158

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,710
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 124 WB over Passaic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 124 WB over Passaic River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1971, 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 6,710 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,633 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 124 WB
CrossesPassaic River
Location3.2 Miles West JCT 24&78
RouteState Highway 124
Coordinates40.73942, -74.37151
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,710 (2024)
Projected traffic9,633 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 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 WB over Passaic River built?

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

What condition is Nj 124 WB 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 WB over Passaic River carry?

About 6,710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 124 WB over Passaic River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 124 WB over Passaic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.