US Bridges

Larue Road over Pequannock River

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 22.19 at Nj 23 · Structure no. 1605169

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
607
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Larue Road over Pequannock River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Larue Road over Pequannock River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 607 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 741 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLarue Road
CrossesPequannock River
Location22.19 at Nj 23
Coordinates41.05223, -74.44514
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic607 (2023)
Projected traffic741 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Larue Road over Pequannock River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Larue Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Larue Road over Pequannock River carry?

About 607 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Larue Road over Pequannock River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Larue Road over Pequannock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.