Central Avenue over Passaic River
GoodUnion County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI West of CR 512 · Structure no. 2011062
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,649
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Avenue over Passaic River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Central Avenue over Passaic River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 97 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 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 6,649 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,113 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Central Avenue over Passaic River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Central 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 Central Avenue over Passaic River carry?
About 6,649 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Central Avenue over Passaic River?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Central Avenue over Passaic River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.