US Bridges

River Drive over Nj 21

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.66 MI N of 3-21 JCT · Structure no. 1603159

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,264
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Drive over Nj 21 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Drive over Nj 21 in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3,264 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,982 by 2043. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Drive
CrossesNj 21
Location0.66 MI N of 3-21 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.83241, -74.12218
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,264 (2023)
Projected traffic3,982 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was River Drive over Nj 21 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Drive over Nj 21 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does River Drive over Nj 21 carry?

About 3,264 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is River Drive over Nj 21?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns River Drive over Nj 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.