US Bridges

Fair Lawn Avenue over Passaic River

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.03 Miles E of JCT Rt 20 · Structure no. 1600009

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,282
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fair Lawn Avenue over Passaic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fair Lawn Avenue over Passaic River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,282 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,784 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFair Lawn Avenue
CrossesPassaic River
Location0.03 Miles E of JCT Rt 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.93379, -74.14001
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating102.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,282 (2023)
Projected traffic2,784 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$9.2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fair Lawn Avenue over Passaic River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fair Lawn Avenue 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Fair Lawn Avenue over Passaic River carry?

About 2,282 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fair Lawn Avenue over Passaic River?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Fair Lawn Avenue over Passaic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.