US Bridges

Boonton Tpk US202 over Pompton River

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.30 MI W of Nj 23 · Structure no. 1600024

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,830
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boonton Tpk US202 over Pompton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boonton Tpk US202 over Pompton River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 14,830 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,740 by 2043. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBoonton Tpk US202
CrossesPompton River
Location0.30 MI W of Nj 23
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.9144, -74.27104
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,830 (2023)
Projected traffic17,740 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boonton Tpk US202 over Pompton River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boonton Tpk US202 over Pompton 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 Boonton Tpk US202 over Pompton River carry?

About 14,830 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Boonton Tpk US202 over Pompton River?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Boonton Tpk US202 over Pompton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.