US Bridges

Wanaque AVE(CR684) over Wanaque River

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI East of CR 511 Alt · Structure no. 1600045

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,444
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wanaque AVE(CR684) over Wanaque River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wanaque AVE(CR684) over Wanaque River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 9,444 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,524 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWanaque AVE(CR684)
CrossesWanaque River
Location0.2 MI East of CR 511 Alt
RouteCounty Highway 684
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.00721, -74.29237
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,444 (2023)
Projected traffic11,524 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 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 Wanaque AVE(CR684) over Wanaque River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wanaque AVE(CR684) over Wanaque 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 Wanaque AVE(CR684) over Wanaque River carry?

About 9,444 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wanaque AVE(CR684) over Wanaque River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Wanaque AVE(CR684) over Wanaque River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.