US Bridges

Madison Av(cr 649) over I80 Frontage Roads 1 2

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 1.4 MI West of Pas Riv · Structure no. 1610163

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
332 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,304
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Av(cr 649) over I80 Frontage Roads 1 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison Av(cr 649) over I80 Frontage Roads 1 2 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 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 13,304 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,233 by 2044. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMadison Av(cr 649)
CrossesI80 Frontage Roads 1 2
Location1.4 MI West of Pas Riv
RouteCounty Highway 649
Coordinates40.90342, -74.15856
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,304 (2024)
Projected traffic16,233 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$180,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison Av(cr 649) over I80 Frontage Roads 1 2 built?

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

What condition is Madison Av(cr 649) over I80 Frontage Roads 1 2 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Madison Av(cr 649) over I80 Frontage Roads 1 2 carry?

About 13,304 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Madison Av(cr 649) over I80 Frontage Roads 1 2?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Av(cr 649) over I80 Frontage Roads 1 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.