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Passaic County, NJ · Structure #1601157

NJ ROUTE 3

NJ ROUTE 3 in 1.0 MI NW Of 3-21 JCT, Passaic County, New Jersey received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1947, the bridge carries 139K vehicles daily on NJ ROUTE 3 over Third River. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
139K
Daily Traffic
1947
Year Built
12.2m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

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

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
NJ ROUTE 3
Crosses Over
Third River
State
New Jersey
County
Passaic County
Location
1.0 MI NW Of 3-21 JCT
Year Built
1947
Reconstructed
2012
Age
79 years
Daily Traffic
138,595
Lanes
8
Length
12.2 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
1601157

About This Bridge

NJ ROUTE 3 is a 79-year-old bridge located 1.0 MI NW Of 3-21 JCT in Passaic County, New Jersey. The bridge carries NJ ROUTE 3 over Third River with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 139K vehicles per day. Built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2012, the structure spans 12.2 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

1.0 MI NW Of 3-21 JCT, Passaic County, New Jersey

40.830981, -74.140531

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Frequently Asked Questions

NJ ROUTE 3 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

NJ ROUTE 3 was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2012, making it 79 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 12.2 meters long and located on NJ ROUTE 3 in 1.0 MI NW Of 3-21 JCT, Passaic County, New Jersey.

Yes, NJ ROUTE 3 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

NJ ROUTE 3 is located 1.0 MI NW Of 3-21 JCT in Passaic County, New Jersey. The bridge carries NJ ROUTE 3 over Third River. Its coordinates are 40.830981, -74.140531. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

NJ ROUTE 3 carries NJ ROUTE 3 over Third River. The bridge is 12.2 meters long and was built in 1947, with reconstruction in 2012.

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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.