US Bridges

Nj Route 3 over Passaic Avenue (cr 603)

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI NW of 3-21 JCT · Structure no. 1601155

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138,590
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj Route 3 over Passaic Avenue (cr 603) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Route 3 over Passaic Avenue (cr 603) 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 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 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Route 3
CrossesPassaic Avenue (cr 603)
Location1.5 MI NW of 3-21 JCT
RouteState Highway 3
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.83455, -74.14837
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width115 ft (34.9 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138,590 (2022)
Projected traffic169,105 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 Passaic Avenue (cr 603) built?

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

What condition is Nj Route 3 over Passaic Avenue (cr 603) 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 Passaic Avenue (cr 603) carry?

About 138,590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj Route 3 over Passaic Avenue (cr 603)?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Route 3 over Passaic Avenue (cr 603)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.