Route Nj 3 over Main Ave (cr 601)
FairPassaic County, New Jersey · 1.1 MI NW of 3-21 JCT · Structure no. 1601156
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 138,590
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route Nj 3 over Main Ave (cr 601) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route Nj 3 over Main Ave (cr 601) in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 72 ft (21.9 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 Main Ave (cr 601) built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Route Nj 3 over Main Ave (cr 601) 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 Route Nj 3 over Main Ave (cr 601) carry?
About 138,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route Nj 3 over Main Ave (cr 601)?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns Route Nj 3 over Main Ave (cr 601)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.