US Bridges

Eighth ST over Passaic River

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI S. of Passaic St. · Structure no. 1600004

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
285 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,962
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eighth ST over Passaic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eighth ST over Passaic River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 6,962 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,495 by 2043. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEighth ST
CrossesPassaic River
Location0.5 MI S. of Passaic St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.85493, -74.10951
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,962 (2023)
Projected traffic8,495 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.4 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eighth ST over Passaic River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eighth ST 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 Eighth ST over Passaic River carry?

About 6,962 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Eighth ST over Passaic River?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Eighth ST over Passaic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.