Nj Route 159 over Branch of Passaic River
PoorMorris County, New Jersey · .25 Mi.E.Of NJ159 & US 46 · Structure no. 1430151
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1940
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,799
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj Route 159 over Branch of Passaic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Route 159 over Branch of Passaic River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 104 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,799 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,359 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj Route 159 over Branch of Passaic River built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.
What condition is Nj Route 159 over Branch of Passaic River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Nj Route 159 over Branch of Passaic River carry?
About 2,799 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj Route 159 over Branch of Passaic River?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns Nj Route 159 over Branch of Passaic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.