US Bridges

Nj 24 over Branch of Passaic River

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.31 MI W of Passaic Ave · Structure no. 1422161

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103,330
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 24 over Branch of Passaic River is a concrete culvert carrying Nj 24 over Branch of Passaic River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 103,330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 126,100 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNj 24
CrossesBranch of Passaic River
Location0.31 MI W of Passaic Ave
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates40.75308, -74.3788
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,330 (2024)
Projected traffic126,100 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 24 over Branch of Passaic River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 24 over Branch of 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 24 over Branch of Passaic River carry?

About 103,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 24 over Branch of Passaic River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Nj 24 over Branch of Passaic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.