Nj Route 3 over Broad ST (co. 509)
FairPassaic County, New Jersey · 1.3 MI SE of 3-46 JCT · Structure no. 1601151
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 138,590
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj Route 3 over Broad ST (co. 509) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Route 3 over Broad ST (co. 509) in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 80 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 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 138,590 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 169,105 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj Route 3 over Broad ST (co. 509) built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is Nj Route 3 over Broad ST (co. 509) 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 Nj Route 3 over Broad ST (co. 509) carry?
About 138,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nj Route 3 over Broad ST (co. 509)?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.
Who owns Nj Route 3 over Broad ST (co. 509)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.