US Bridges

Passaic St.-Cr 647 over Passaic River

Poor

Union County, New Jersey · 0.53 MI North of CR 512 · Structure no. 2011060

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,182
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Passaic St.-Cr 647 over Passaic River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Passaic St.-Cr 647 over Passaic River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 11,182 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,644 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPassaic St.-Cr 647
CrossesPassaic River
Location0.53 MI North of CR 512
RouteCounty Highway 647
Coordinates40.71335, -74.40713
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,182 (2024)
Projected traffic13,644 by 2044
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Passaic St.-Cr 647 over Passaic River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Passaic St.-Cr 647 over Passaic River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Passaic St.-Cr 647 over Passaic River carry?

About 11,182 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Passaic St.-Cr 647 over Passaic River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Passaic St.-Cr 647 over Passaic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.