US Bridges

US 202 over Passaic River

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 5.45 MI South of Rt 124 · Structure no. 1809158

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,346
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 202 over Passaic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 202 over Passaic River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9,346 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,215 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 202
CrossesPassaic River
Location5.45 MI South of Rt 124
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates40.73349, -74.53995
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,346 (2023)
Projected traffic11,215 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 202 over Passaic River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 202 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 202 over Passaic River carry?

About 9,346 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 202 over Passaic River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 202 over Passaic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.