US Bridges

Nj Route 3 over Passaic Rv 21 3 CR507

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · Rt 3 Rt 21 Passaic R Jun. · Structure no. 1601164

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
755 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
132,093
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj Route 3 over Passaic Rv 21 3 CR507 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Route 3 over Passaic Rv 21 3 CR507 in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 132,093 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 161,178 by 2044. The structure is 755 ft (230.1 m) long and 200 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNj Route 3
CrossesPassaic Rv 21 3 CR507
LocationRt 3 Rt 21 Passaic R Jun.
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates40.82339, -74.12531
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length755 ft (230.1 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width200 ft (61.1 m)
Roadway width191 ft (58.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132,093 (2024)
Projected traffic161,178 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Route 3 over Passaic Rv 21 3 CR507 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Route 3 over Passaic Rv 21 3 CR507 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Route 3 over Passaic Rv 21 3 CR507 carry?

About 132,093 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj Route 3 over Passaic Rv 21 3 CR507?

The structure is 755 ft (230.1 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 200 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Route 3 over Passaic Rv 21 3 CR507?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.