US Bridges

Nj 23 Northbound over Pequannock River

Poor

Passaic County, New Jersey · 1.4 Mi. S. of C.R. 515 · Structure no. 1605174

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 23 Northbound over Pequannock River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 23 Northbound over Pequannock River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 11,370 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,880 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNj 23 Northbound
CrossesPequannock River
Location1.4 Mi. S. of C.R. 515
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates41.07797, -74.48912
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,370 (2024)
Projected traffic13,880 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 23 Northbound over Pequannock River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 23 Northbound over Pequannock River 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 Northbound over Pequannock River carry?

About 11,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 23 Northbound over Pequannock River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 23 Northbound over Pequannock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.