Route Nj 3 over Norfolk Southern
FairPassaic County, New Jersey · 2.8 MI SE of 3-46 JCT · Structure no. 1601154
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 138,590
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route Nj 3 over Norfolk Southern is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route Nj 3 over Norfolk Southern 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 138,590 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 169,105 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Route Nj 3 over Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route Nj 3 over Norfolk Southern 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 Route Nj 3 over Norfolk Southern carry?
About 138,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route Nj 3 over Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns Route Nj 3 over Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.