NJ ROUTE 3
NJ ROUTE 3 in 1.5 MI NW Of 3-21 JCT, Passaic County, New Jersey received a condition grade of C (53/100). Built in 1948, the bridge carries 139K vehicles daily on NJ ROUTE 3 over Passaic Avenue (CR 603).
NJ ROUTE 3 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 53/100. 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 1948 and is now 78 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. NJ ROUTE 3 carries an average daily traffic count of 138,590 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing Passaic Avenue (CR 603). 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 78-year-old bridge located 1.5 MI NW Of 3-21 JCT in Passaic County, New Jersey. The bridge carries NJ ROUTE 3 over Passaic Avenue (CR 603) with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 139K vehicles per day. Built in 1948, the structure spans 21.3 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (53/100) 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 53/100 (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 1948, making it 78 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 6 traffic lanes. It is 21.3 meters long and located on NJ ROUTE 3 in 1.5 MI NW Of 3-21 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 1.5 MI NW Of 3-21 JCT in Passaic County, New Jersey. The bridge carries NJ ROUTE 3 over Passaic Avenue (CR 603). Its coordinates are 40.834550, -74.148369. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
NJ ROUTE 3 carries NJ ROUTE 3 over Passaic Avenue (CR 603). The bridge is 21.3 meters long and was built in 1948.
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.