NJ ROUTE 3
NJ ROUTE 3 in 1.3 MI SE Of 3-46 JCT, Passaic County, New Jersey received a condition grade of C (51/100). Built in 1945, the bridge carries 139K vehicles daily on NJ ROUTE 3 over Broad ST (Co. 509).
NJ ROUTE 3 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 51/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1945, making it 81 years old — well beyond the typical 50-year design life of bridges constructed in that era. Bridges of this vintage usually need substantial rehabilitation or replacement once their original components have aged out, regardless of current condition ratings. NJ ROUTE 3 carries an average daily traffic count of 138,590 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Broad ST (Co. 509). The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
NJ ROUTE 3 is a 81-year-old bridge located 1.3 MI SE Of 3-46 JCT in Passaic County, New Jersey. The bridge carries NJ ROUTE 3 over Broad ST (Co. 509) with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 139K vehicles per day. Built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1959, the structure spans 30.8 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (51/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
NJ ROUTE 3 has a Condition Score of 51/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
NJ ROUTE 3 was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1959, making it 81 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
NJ ROUTE 3 carries approximately 139K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 30.8 meters long and located on NJ ROUTE 3 in 1.3 MI SE Of 3-46 JCT, Passaic County, New Jersey.
No, NJ ROUTE 3 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
NJ ROUTE 3 is located 1.3 MI SE Of 3-46 JCT in Passaic County, New Jersey. The bridge carries NJ ROUTE 3 over Broad ST (Co. 509). Its coordinates are 40.855119, -74.178100. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
NJ ROUTE 3 carries NJ ROUTE 3 over Broad ST (Co. 509). The bridge is 30.8 meters long and was built in 1945, with reconstruction in 1959.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.