US Bridges

Lincoln Av (cr 504 over Passaic River

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.04 MI N of Jct. Rt 20 · Structure no. 1600011

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
390 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,545
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Av (cr 504 over Passaic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Av (cr 504 over Passaic River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 99 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 16,545 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,790 by 2043. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Av (cr 504
CrossesPassaic River
Location0.04 MI N of Jct. Rt 20
RouteCounty Highway 504
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.94214, -74.14824
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,545 (2023)
Projected traffic19,790 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Av (cr 504 over Passaic River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Lincoln Av (cr 504 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 Lincoln Av (cr 504 over Passaic River carry?

About 16,545 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Av (cr 504 over Passaic River?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Av (cr 504 over Passaic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.