US Bridges

Nj 23 NB over Macopin River

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.9M S of Echo Lake Road · Structure no. 1605158

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,996
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 23 NB over Macopin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 23 NB over Macopin River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 101 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 40,996 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,023 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 23 NB
CrossesMacopin River
Location0.9M S of Echo Lake Road
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates41.0261, -74.40822
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,996 (2024)
Projected traffic50,023 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$320,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 23 NB over Macopin River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Nj 23 NB over Macopin 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 23 NB over Macopin River carry?

About 40,996 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 23 NB over Macopin River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 23 NB over Macopin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.