US Bridges

Snyder Avenue over Passaic River

Good

Union County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI North of CR 522 · Structure no. 2001001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,307
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snyder Avenue over Passaic River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Snyder Avenue over Passaic River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,307 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,475 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSnyder Avenue
CrossesPassaic River
Location0.2 MI North of CR 522
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.68956, -74.43954
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,307 (2024)
Projected traffic6,475 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snyder Avenue over Passaic River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snyder Avenue over Passaic 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Snyder Avenue over Passaic River carry?

About 5,307 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Snyder Avenue over Passaic River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Snyder Avenue over Passaic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.