US Bridges

Maple Ave over Passaic River

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · At Jct. of Route 20 · Structure no. 1600010

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,816
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Ave over Passaic River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Maple Ave over Passaic River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 118 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 22,816 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,839 by 2043. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple Ave
CrossesPassaic River
LocationAt Jct. of Route 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.94043, -74.1442
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,816 (2023)
Projected traffic27,839 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Ave over Passaic River built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Maple Ave 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Maple Ave over Passaic River carry?

About 22,816 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Maple Ave over Passaic River?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Ave over Passaic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.