US Bridges

Market Street over Passaic River

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI S of Passaic Ave · Structure no. 1600003

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
310 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,315
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Market Street over Passaic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Market Street over Passaic River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 95 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 16,315 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,908 by 2043. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMarket Street
CrossesPassaic River
Location0.1 MI S of Passaic Ave
RouteCounty Highway 619
Coordinates40.85957, -74.11602
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,315 (2023)
Projected traffic19,908 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 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 Market Street over Passaic River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Market Street 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 Market Street over Passaic River carry?

About 16,315 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Market Street over Passaic River?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Market Street over Passaic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.