US Bridges

Fairfield Road over Inlet to Pompton River

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 1 MI SW of Rt 23 · Structure no. 5500002

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,630
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Fairfield Road over Inlet to Pompton River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairfield Road over Inlet to Pompton River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5,630 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,870 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFairfield Road
CrossesInlet to Pompton River
Location1 MI SW of Rt 23
RouteCounty Highway 679
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.90016, -74.27161
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,630 (2023)
Projected traffic6,870 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairfield Road over Inlet to Pompton River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairfield Road over Inlet to 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Fairfield Road over Inlet to Pompton River carry?

About 5,630 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fairfield Road over Inlet to Pompton River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfield Road over Inlet to Pompton River?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).