US Bridges

Nj Rt 3 over Upper Pond Spillway

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI NW of 3-21 JCT · Structure no. 1601160

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138,595
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj Rt 3 over Upper Pond Spillway is a concrete culvert carrying Nj Rt 3 over Upper Pond Spillway in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 78 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 138,595 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 169,110 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj Rt 3
CrossesUpper Pond Spillway
Location0.6 MI NW of 3-21 JCT
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates40.82706, -74.13285
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Rt 3 over Upper Pond Spillway built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Nj Rt 3 over Upper Pond Spillway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Rt 3 over Upper Pond Spillway carry?

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

How long is Nj Rt 3 over Upper Pond Spillway?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m).

Who owns Nj Rt 3 over Upper Pond Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.