US Bridges

Lakeside Avecr 686 over Pompton Lake

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.13 MI W of US RTE 202 · Structure no. 1600041

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,930
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeside Avecr 686 over Pompton Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lakeside Avecr 686 over Pompton Lake in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 5,930 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,235 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeside Avecr 686
CrossesPompton Lake
Location0.13 MI W of US RTE 202
RouteCounty Highway 686
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.00734, -74.27504
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,930 (2023)
Projected traffic7,235 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeside Avecr 686 over Pompton Lake built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeside Avecr 686 over Pompton Lake 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 Lakeside Avecr 686 over Pompton Lake carry?

About 5,930 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lakeside Avecr 686 over Pompton Lake?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeside Avecr 686 over Pompton Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.