US Bridges

Sixth Ave (cr 652) over Passaic River

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.4 NE of Haledon ST(504) · Structure no. 1600012

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,766
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sixth Ave (cr 652) over Passaic River is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Sixth Ave (cr 652) over Passaic River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 125 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 5 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 11,766 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,357 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSixth Ave (cr 652)
CrossesPassaic River
Location0.4 NE of Haledon ST(504)
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.93423, -74.16725
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,766 (2023)
Projected traffic14,357 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sixth Ave (cr 652) over Passaic River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Sixth Ave (cr 652) 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 Sixth Ave (cr 652) over Passaic River carry?

About 11,766 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sixth Ave (cr 652) over Passaic River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sixth Ave (cr 652) over Passaic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.