NJ RT 3
NJ RT 3 in 0.6 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 RT 3 over Upper Pond Spillway. It is classified as structurally deficient.
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 RT 3 is a 79-year-old bridge located 0.6 MI NW Of 3-21 JCT in Passaic County, New Jersey. The bridge carries NJ RT 3 over Upper Pond Spillway with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 139K vehicles per day. Built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2012, the structure spans 16.8 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
Frequently Asked Questions
NJ RT 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 RT 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 RT 3 carries approximately 139K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 16.8 meters long and located on NJ RT 3 in 0.6 MI NW Of 3-21 JCT, Passaic County, New Jersey.
Yes, NJ RT 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 RT 3 is located 0.6 MI NW Of 3-21 JCT in Passaic County, New Jersey. The bridge carries NJ RT 3 over Upper Pond Spillway. Its coordinates are 40.827061, -74.132850. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
NJ RT 3 carries NJ RT 3 over Upper Pond Spillway. The bridge is 16.8 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.