US Bridges

Riverview Drive over Totowa Spur (ns)

Poor

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.14 M. West of I-80 · Structure no. 1651162

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
378 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,500
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Riverview Drive over Totowa Spur (ns) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Riverview Drive over Totowa Spur (ns) in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 84 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,555 by 2042. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiverview Drive
CrossesTotowa Spur (ns)
Location0.14 M. West of I-80
RouteCounty Highway 640
Coordinates40.90102, -74.23868
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2022)
Projected traffic33,555 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$33.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverview Drive over Totowa Spur (ns) built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Riverview Drive over Totowa Spur (ns) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Riverview Drive over Totowa Spur (ns) carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Riverview Drive over Totowa Spur (ns)?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Riverview Drive over Totowa Spur (ns)?

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