US Bridges

Nj 23 SB over Pequannock River

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 2.2 M So. of CR 695 · Structure no. 1605153

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,321
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 23 SB over Pequannock River is a concrete culvert carrying Nj 23 SB over Pequannock River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 20,321 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,796 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 23 SB
CrossesPequannock River
Location2.2 M So. of CR 695
RouteState Highway 23
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.01375, -74.38983
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,321 (2023)
Projected traffic24,796 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$212,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 23 SB over Pequannock River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 23 SB over Pequannock River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 23 SB over Pequannock River carry?

About 20,321 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 23 SB over Pequannock River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns Nj 23 SB over Pequannock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.