US Bridges

Passaic Avenue over Wallkill River

Good

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI W of CR 517 JCT · Structure no. 1900O07

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,677
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Passaic Avenue over Wallkill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Passaic Avenue over Wallkill River in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,677 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,046 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPassaic Avenue
CrossesWallkill River
Location0.5 MI W of CR 517 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.08502, -74.60202
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,677 (2023)
Projected traffic2,046 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Passaic Avenue over Wallkill River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Passaic Avenue over Wallkill River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Passaic Avenue over Wallkill River carry?

About 1,677 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Passaic Avenue over Wallkill River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Passaic Avenue over Wallkill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.