US Bridges

Nj 23 over Pequannock River

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 3.4 Mi. N. of C.R. 513 · Structure no. 1605166

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,660
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 23 over Pequannock River is a concrete culvert carrying Nj 23 over Pequannock River 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 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 25,660 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,790 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNj 23
CrossesPequannock River
Location3.4 Mi. N. of C.R. 513
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates41.07536, -74.48739
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,660 (2023)
Projected traffic30,790 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 23 over Pequannock River built?

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

What condition is Nj 23 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 23 over Pequannock River carry?

About 25,660 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 23 over Pequannock River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m).

Who owns Nj 23 over Pequannock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.