US Bridges

Nj 23 Northbound over Nys&w RR

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 11.5 Mi. N. of Rt 287 · Structure no. 1605164

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 23 Northbound over Nys&w RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 23 Northbound over Nys&w RR in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,380 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 23 Northbound
CrossesNys&w RR
Location11.5 Mi. N. of Rt 287
RouteState Highway 23
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.06263, -74.48223
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2024)
Projected traffic15,380 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 23 Northbound over Nys&w RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 23 Northbound over Nys&w RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 23 Northbound over Nys&w RR carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 23 Northbound over Nys&w RR?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 23 Northbound over Nys&w RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.