US Bridges

Spruce ST (cr 639) over Passaic River Raceway

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.2 N of Grand St(cr 638) · Structure no. 1600390

Built
1903
122 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spruce ST (cr 639) over Passaic River Raceway is a concrete arch - deck carrying Spruce ST (cr 639) over Passaic River Raceway in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1903, so it is 122 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,812 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpruce ST (cr 639)
CrossesPassaic River Raceway
Location0.2 N of Grand St(cr 638)
RouteCounty Highway 639
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.91426, -74.17988
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2023)
Projected traffic17,812 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spruce ST (cr 639) over Passaic River Raceway built?

It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spruce ST (cr 639) over Passaic River Raceway 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 Spruce ST (cr 639) over Passaic River Raceway carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Spruce ST (cr 639) over Passaic River Raceway?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Spruce ST (cr 639) over Passaic River Raceway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.