US Bridges

Grove Street over Nj Rt 3

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI SE of 3-46 JCT · Structure no. 1601150

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,875
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grove Street over Nj Rt 3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grove Street over Nj Rt 3 in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 12,875 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,710 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGrove Street
CrossesNj Rt 3
Location0.5 MI SE of 3-46 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 623
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86529, -74.18232
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,875 (2024)
Projected traffic15,710 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$71,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grove Street over Nj Rt 3 built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grove Street over Nj Rt 3 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 2024.

How much traffic does Grove Street over Nj Rt 3 carry?

About 12,875 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Grove Street over Nj Rt 3?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Grove Street over Nj Rt 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.