US Bridges

Gregory Avenue over Passaic River

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.1 Mi. East of RT.21 JCT · Structure no. 1600002

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,602
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gregory Avenue over Passaic River is a steel truss - thru carrying Gregory Avenue over Passaic River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 119 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 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 28,602 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,899 by 2043. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGregory Avenue
CrossesPassaic River
Location0.1 Mi. East of RT.21 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.85417, -74.11998
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,602 (2023)
Projected traffic34,899 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$82,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gregory Avenue over Passaic River built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Gregory Avenue 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 2023.

How much traffic does Gregory Avenue over Passaic River carry?

About 28,602 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gregory Avenue over Passaic River?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Gregory Avenue over Passaic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.