US Bridges

Piaget Ave(cr 628) over Passaic-Ny Br (aban.)

Poor

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI East of US 46 · Structure no. 1650161

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,517
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Piaget Ave(cr 628) over Passaic-Ny Br (aban.) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Piaget Ave(cr 628) over Passaic-Ny Br (aban.) in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,517 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,420 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPiaget Ave(cr 628)
CrossesPassaic-Ny Br (aban.)
Location0.5 MI East of US 46
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.88105, -74.14172
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,517 (2024)
Projected traffic11,420 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Piaget Ave(cr 628) over Passaic-Ny Br (aban.) built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piaget Ave(cr 628) over Passaic-Ny Br (aban.) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Piaget Ave(cr 628) over Passaic-Ny Br (aban.) carry?

About 9,517 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Piaget Ave(cr 628) over Passaic-Ny Br (aban.)?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Piaget Ave(cr 628) over Passaic-Ny Br (aban.)?

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