ROUTE NJ 3
ROUTE NJ 3 in 1.1 MI NW Of 3-21 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 Main AVE (CR 601).
ROUTE NJ 3 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 49/100. 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. ROUTE NJ 3 carries an average daily traffic count of 138,590 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing Main AVE (CR 601). 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
ROUTE NJ 3 is a 78-year-old bridge located 1.1 MI NW Of 3-21 JCT in Passaic County, New Jersey. The bridge carries ROUTE NJ 3 over Main AVE (CR 601) with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 139K vehicles per day. Built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1996, the structure spans 21.9 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
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 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 21.9 meters long and located on ROUTE NJ 3 in 1.1 MI NW Of 3-21 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 1.1 MI NW Of 3-21 JCT in Passaic County, New Jersey. The bridge carries ROUTE NJ 3 over Main AVE (CR 601). Its coordinates are 40.831531, -74.141719. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
ROUTE NJ 3 carries ROUTE NJ 3 over Main AVE (CR 601). The bridge is 21.9 meters long and was built in 1948, with reconstruction in 1996.
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.