US Bridges

Route Nj 19 over Broad Street(cr 509)

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 1.28 MI North of US 46 · Structure no. 1613154

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,740
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route Nj 19 over Broad Street(cr 509) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route Nj 19 over Broad Street(cr 509) 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 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 34,740 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,390 by 2043. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute Nj 19
CrossesBroad Street(cr 509)
Location1.28 MI North of US 46
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates40.89361, -74.16801
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,740 (2023)
Projected traffic42,390 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route Nj 19 over Broad Street(cr 509) built?

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

What condition is Route Nj 19 over Broad Street(cr 509) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Route Nj 19 over Broad Street(cr 509) carry?

About 34,740 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route Nj 19 over Broad Street(cr 509)?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Route Nj 19 over Broad Street(cr 509)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.