US Bridges

CR 509 over Third River

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.39 MI S of Rt 3 · Structure no. 1600083

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,633
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 509 over Third River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CR 509 over Third River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 15,633 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,072 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 509
CrossesThird River
Location0.39 MI S of Rt 3
RouteCounty Highway 509
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.84974, -74.18052
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,633 (2023)
Projected traffic19,072 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 CR 509 over Third River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 509 over Third 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 CR 509 over Third River carry?

About 15,633 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 509 over Third River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns CR 509 over Third River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.