US Bridges

Madison AVE(CR649) over Passaic Spur

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.19 Mile S of I80JCT · Structure no. 1650160

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,143
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Madison AVE(CR649) over Passaic Spur is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison AVE(CR649) over Passaic Spur in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6 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 12,143 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,817 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison AVE(CR649)
CrossesPassaic Spur
Location0.19 Mile S of I80JCT
RouteCounty Highway 649
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.90088, -74.15938
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,143 (2023)
Projected traffic14,817 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
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 Madison AVE(CR649) over Passaic Spur built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison AVE(CR649) over Passaic Spur 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 2023.

How much traffic does Madison AVE(CR649) over Passaic Spur carry?

About 12,143 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Madison AVE(CR649) over Passaic Spur?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Madison AVE(CR649) over Passaic Spur?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.