US Bridges

Straight Street over Passaic River

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI N of Broadway · Structure no. 1600014

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
255 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,713
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Straight Street over Passaic River is a steel truss - thru carrying Straight Street over Passaic River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 25,713 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,374 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStraight Street
CrossesPassaic River
Location0.5 MI N of Broadway
RouteCounty Highway CR650
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.92603, -74.16577
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span251 ft (76.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,713 (2023)
Projected traffic31,374 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 statusEligible 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 Straight Street over Passaic River built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Straight Street 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 Straight Street over Passaic River carry?

About 25,713 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Straight Street over Passaic River?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 251 ft (76.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Straight Street over Passaic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.