US Bridges

Nj Route 3 over Bloomfield Ave (cr 622)

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 2.6 MI SE of 3-46 JCT · Structure no. 1601153

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138,595
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj Route 3 over Bloomfield Ave (cr 622) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Route 3 over Bloomfield Ave (cr 622) in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1959, 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 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 138,595 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 169,110 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Route 3
CrossesBloomfield Ave (cr 622)
Location2.6 MI SE of 3-46 JCT
RouteState Highway 3
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.84036, -74.16132
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.8 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138,595 (2024)
Projected traffic169,110 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Route 3 over Bloomfield Ave (cr 622) built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Nj Route 3 over Bloomfield Ave (cr 622) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Route 3 over Bloomfield Ave (cr 622) carry?

About 138,595 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj Route 3 over Bloomfield Ave (cr 622)?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Route 3 over Bloomfield Ave (cr 622)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.