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Passaic County, NJ · Structure #1601154

ROUTE NJ 3

ROUTE NJ 3 in 2.8 MI SE Of 3-46 JCT, Passaic County, New Jersey received a condition grade of C (49/100). Built in 1948, the bridge carries 139K vehicles daily on ROUTE NJ 3 over Norfolk Southern.

C
49/100
49
Condition Score
139K
Daily Traffic
1948
Year Built
38.4m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
5/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
ROUTE NJ 3
Crosses Over
Norfolk Southern
State
New Jersey
County
Passaic County
Location
2.8 MI SE Of 3-46 JCT
Year Built
1948
Age
78 years
Daily Traffic
138,590
Lanes
6
Length
38.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
1601154

About This Bridge

ROUTE NJ 3 is a 78-year-old bridge located 2.8 MI SE Of 3-46 JCT in Passaic County, New Jersey. The bridge carries ROUTE NJ 3 over Norfolk Southern with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 139K vehicles per day. Built in 1948, the structure spans 38.4 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (49/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

2.8 MI SE Of 3-46 JCT, Passaic County, New Jersey

40.838861, -74.158200

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Frequently Asked Questions

ROUTE NJ 3 has a Condition Score of 49/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

ROUTE NJ 3 was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

ROUTE NJ 3 carries approximately 139K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 38.4 meters long and located on ROUTE NJ 3 in 2.8 MI SE Of 3-46 JCT, Passaic County, New Jersey.

No, ROUTE NJ 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.

ROUTE NJ 3 is located 2.8 MI SE Of 3-46 JCT in Passaic County, New Jersey. The bridge carries ROUTE NJ 3 over Norfolk Southern. Its coordinates are 40.838861, -74.158200. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

ROUTE NJ 3 carries ROUTE NJ 3 over Norfolk Southern. The bridge is 38.4 meters long and was built in 1948.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.