US Bridges

Hepburn Road over Nj 3

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 1.78 Mi. E of Rt 46 Junc. · Structure no. 1601152

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,330
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hepburn Road over Nj 3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hepburn Road over Nj 3 in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,845 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHepburn Road
CrossesNj 3
Location1.78 Mi. E of Rt 46 Junc.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.84899, -74.17258
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,330 (2024)
Projected traffic2,845 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hepburn Road over Nj 3 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hepburn Road over Nj 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 Hepburn Road over Nj 3 carry?

About 2,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hepburn Road over Nj 3?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Hepburn Road over Nj 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.