US Bridges

Jackson AVE(CR680) over Pompton River

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.21 MI East of Nj 23 · Structure no. 1600026

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
350 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson AVE(CR680) over Pompton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson AVE(CR680) over Pompton River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,265 by 2043. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson AVE(CR680)
CrossesPompton River
Location0.21 MI East of Nj 23
RouteCounty Highway 680
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.96907, -74.28271
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2023)
Projected traffic16,265 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson AVE(CR680) over Pompton River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Jackson AVE(CR680) 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 Jackson AVE(CR680) over Pompton River carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jackson AVE(CR680) over Pompton River?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson AVE(CR680) over Pompton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.