US Bridges

Nj 23 Northbound over Pequannock River

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.7 Mi. S. of C.R. 515 · Structure no. 1605175

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,440
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 23 Northbound over Pequannock River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nj 23 Northbound 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 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 15,440 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,840 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 23 Northbound
CrossesPequannock River
Location0.7 Mi. S. of C.R. 515
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates41.08408, -74.49925
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,440 (2024)
Projected traffic18,840 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$320,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 23 Northbound over Pequannock River built?

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

What condition is Nj 23 Northbound 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 23 Northbound over Pequannock River carry?

About 15,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 23 Northbound over Pequannock River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 23 Northbound over Pequannock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.