US Bridges

East Shore RD(704) over Wanaque River

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 2.2MI N of Grnwd TPK(511) · Structure no. 1600049

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
995
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Shore RD(704) over Wanaque River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Shore RD(704) over Wanaque River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 995 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,214 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesEast Shore RD(704)
CrossesWanaque River
Location2.2MI N of Grnwd TPK(511)
RouteCounty Highway 704
Coordinates41.16005, -74.33052
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic995 (2023)
Projected traffic1,214 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Shore RD(704) over Wanaque River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Shore RD(704) 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 East Shore RD(704) over Wanaque River carry?

About 995 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Shore RD(704) over Wanaque River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns East Shore RD(704) over Wanaque River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.