Nj 23 over Pompton River
FairPassaic County, New Jersey · 4.1 MI North of RTE 80 · Structure no. 1619151
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 343 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 53,150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 23 over Pompton River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 23 over Pompton River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 90 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 53,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,860 by 2044. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 23 over Pompton River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Nj 23 over Pompton 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Nj 23 over Pompton River carry?
About 53,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj 23 over Pompton River?
The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 23 over Pompton River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.