Spruce Street over Passaic River
FairPassaic County, New Jersey · 0.1 Mi. SE of Totowa Ave. · Structure no. 1600018
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 302 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,775
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spruce Street over Passaic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spruce Street over Passaic River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 94 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 28,775 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,111 by 2043. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spruce Street over Passaic River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Spruce 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 Spruce Street over Passaic River carry?
About 28,775 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Spruce Street over Passaic River?
The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Spruce Street over Passaic River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.