US Bridges

Nj 23 Southbound over Nys&w RR (D001)

Poor

Passaic County, New Jersey · 11.5 MI N. of Rt 287 · Structure no. 1605173

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 23 Southbound over Nys&w RR (D001) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 23 Southbound over Nys&w RR (D001) in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,380 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesNj 23 Southbound
CrossesNys&w RR (D001)
Location11.5 MI N. of Rt 287
RouteState Highway 23
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.06245, -74.48285
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 23 Southbound over Nys&w RR (D001) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 23 Southbound over Nys&w RR (D001) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 23 Southbound over Nys&w RR (D001) carry?

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

How long is Nj 23 Southbound over Nys&w RR (D001)?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 23 Southbound over Nys&w RR (D001)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.