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.
NJ ROUTE 3 carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.
The bridge was built in 1947 and is now 79 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 138,595 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Third River. 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 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.
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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.
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.