US Bridges

Nj Route 21 over Jefferson ST

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 2.95 MI N of Nj 3 · Structure no. 1603174

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76,210
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj Route 21 over Jefferson ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Route 21 over Jefferson ST 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 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 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Route 21
CrossesJefferson ST
Location2.95 MI N of Nj 3
RouteState Highway 21
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86384, -74.12136
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 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 structure6
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 over Jefferson ST built?

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

What condition is Nj Route 21 over Jefferson ST 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 over Jefferson ST carry?

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

How long is Nj Route 21 over Jefferson ST?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Route 21 over Jefferson ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.