US Bridges

State Street Ext over Nj 21

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 2.46 MI N of Nj 3-21 JCT · Structure no. 1603171

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,768
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Street Ext over Nj 21 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Street Ext over Nj 21 in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 5,768 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,038 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Street Ext
CrossesNj 21
Location2.46 MI N of Nj 3-21 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.85718, -74.12112
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,768 (2023)
Projected traffic7,038 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$464,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Street Ext over Nj 21 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Street Ext 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 State Street Ext over Nj 21 carry?

About 5,768 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Street Ext over Nj 21?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Street Ext over Nj 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.