US Bridges

Squirrelwood RD over Route I-80

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.7 MI East of Pas.Riv. · Structure no. 1610155

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,190
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Squirrelwood RD over Route I-80 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Squirrelwood RD over Route I-80 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 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 16,190 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,755 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSquirrelwood RD
CrossesRoute I-80
Location0.7 MI East of Pas.Riv.
RouteCounty Highway 636
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.90391, -74.19324
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,190 (2024)
Projected traffic19,755 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Squirrelwood RD over Route I-80 built?

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

What condition is Squirrelwood RD over Route I-80 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Squirrelwood RD over Route I-80 carry?

About 16,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Squirrelwood RD over Route I-80?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Squirrelwood RD over Route I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.