US Bridges

Nj Route 3 over River RD (cr 624)

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI NW of 3-21 JCT · Structure no. 1601161

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138,595
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj Route 3 over River RD (cr 624) is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Nj Route 3 over River RD (cr 624) in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNj Route 3
CrossesRiver RD (cr 624)
Location0.5 MI NW of 3-21 JCT
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates40.827, -74.13208
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.3 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138,595 (2024)
Projected traffic169,110 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 River RD (cr 624) built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Nj Route 3 over River RD (cr 624) 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 Route 3 over River RD (cr 624) carry?

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

How long is Nj Route 3 over River RD (cr 624)?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Route 3 over River RD (cr 624)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.