Nj Rt 21 & Ramp B over Brook Ave River DR NB
PoorPassaic County, New Jersey · 1.1 MI N of 3-21 JCT · Structure no. 1603163
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 194 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45,570
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj Rt 21 & Ramp B over Brook Ave River DR NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Rt 21 & Ramp B over Brook Ave River DR NB in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 45,570 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,610 by 2043. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj Rt 21 & Ramp B over Brook Ave River DR NB built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj Rt 21 & Ramp B over Brook Ave River DR NB in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Nj Rt 21 & Ramp B over Brook Ave River DR NB carry?
About 45,570 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nj Rt 21 & Ramp B over Brook Ave River DR NB?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.
Who owns Nj Rt 21 & Ramp B over Brook Ave River DR NB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.