US Bridges

River Road CR 624 over Third River

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.06 MI S.Of RT.3 · Structure no. 1600080

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,615
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road CR 624 over Third River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road CR 624 over Third River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,615 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,070 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRiver Road CR 624
CrossesThird River
Location0.06 MI S.Of RT.3
RouteCounty Highway 624
Coordinates40.82591, -74.13323
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,615 (2023)
Projected traffic8,070 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 River Road CR 624 over Third River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road CR 624 over Third River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does River Road CR 624 over Third River carry?

About 6,615 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is River Road CR 624 over Third River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns River Road CR 624 over Third River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.