Nj 159 WB over Passaic River
GoodMorris County, New Jersey · 0.29 MI E of 46-159 Jct. · Structure no. 1430153
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 224 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,888
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 159 WB over Passaic River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 159 WB over Passaic River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 86 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 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 9,888 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,865 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 159 WB over Passaic River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Nj 159 WB over 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Nj 159 WB over Passaic River carry?
About 9,888 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj 159 WB over Passaic River?
The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 159 WB over Passaic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.