US Bridges

West Belt Pkwy over Nj 23 Service Roads

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.4 Miles N. of I-80 · Structure no. 1604171

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,470
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Belt Pkwy over Nj 23 Service Roads is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Belt Pkwy over Nj 23 Service Roads in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8,470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,170 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Belt Pkwy
CrossesNj 23 Service Roads
Location0.4 Miles N. of I-80
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.9022, -74.25663
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,470 (2023)
Projected traffic10,170 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Belt Pkwy over Nj 23 Service Roads built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Belt Pkwy over Nj 23 Service Roads 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does West Belt Pkwy over Nj 23 Service Roads carry?

About 8,470 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Belt Pkwy over Nj 23 Service Roads?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns West Belt Pkwy over Nj 23 Service Roads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.