US Bridges

Nj Route 21&RAMP F over River Drive (cr 624 Ii)

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 2.0 MI N of Nj 3 · Structure no. 1603167

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76,210
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj Route 21&RAMP F over River Drive (cr 624 Ii) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Route 21&RAMP F over River Drive (cr 624 Ii) 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 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 76,210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,980 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Route 21&RAMP F
CrossesRiver Drive (cr 624 Ii)
Location2.0 MI N of Nj 3
RouteState Highway 21
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.85097, -74.12138
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,210 (2023)
Projected traffic92,980 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Route 21&RAMP F over River Drive (cr 624 Ii) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Route 21&RAMP F over River Drive (cr 624 Ii) 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Nj Route 21&RAMP F over River Drive (cr 624 Ii) carry?

About 76,210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj Route 21&RAMP F over River Drive (cr 624 Ii)?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Route 21&RAMP F over River Drive (cr 624 Ii)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.