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Passaic County, NJ · Structure #1601164

NJ ROUTE 3

NJ ROUTE 3 in Rt 3 Rt 21 Passaic R Jun., Passaic County, New Jersey received a condition grade of A (85/100). Built in 2014, the bridge carries 132K vehicles daily on NJ ROUTE 3 over Passaic Rv 21 3 Cr507.

NJ ROUTE 3 carries an A on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 85/100. Deck, superstructure, and substructure ratings all sit in the better tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. The bridge is structurally sound by federal standards.

The bridge was built in 2014 and is 12 years old — relatively young against the U.S. bridge stock. Modern bridges built to current FHWA standards generally outperform older structures on condition ratings. NJ ROUTE 3 carries an average daily traffic count of 132,093 vehicles, with 10 lane(s) crossing Passaic Rv 21 3 Cr507. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

A
85/100
85
Condition Score
132K
Daily Traffic
2014
Year Built
230.1m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

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

SuperstructureGood
8/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
8/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
NJ ROUTE 3
Crosses Over
Passaic Rv 21 3 Cr507
State
New Jersey
County
Passaic County
Location
Rt 3 Rt 21 Passaic R Jun.
Year Built
2014
Age
12 years
Daily Traffic
132,093
Lanes
10
Length
230.1 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
1601164

About This Bridge

NJ ROUTE 3 is a 12-year-old bridge located Rt 3 Rt 21 Passaic R Jun. in Passaic County, New Jersey. The bridge carries NJ ROUTE 3 over Passaic Rv 21 3 Cr507 with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 132K vehicles per day. Built in 2014, the structure spans 230.1 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of A (85/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 8/9 (good), and substructure 8/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

Rt 3 Rt 21 Passaic R Jun., Passaic County, New Jersey

40.823389, -74.125311

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Frequently Asked Questions

NJ ROUTE 3 has a Condition Score of 85/100 (Grade A). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 8/9, and substructure 8/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

NJ ROUTE 3 was built in 2014, making it 12 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

NJ ROUTE 3 carries approximately 132K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 230.1 meters long and located on NJ ROUTE 3 in Rt 3 Rt 21 Passaic R Jun., 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 Rt 3 Rt 21 Passaic R Jun. in Passaic County, New Jersey. The bridge carries NJ ROUTE 3 over Passaic Rv 21 3 Cr507. Its coordinates are 40.823389, -74.125311. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

NJ ROUTE 3 carries NJ ROUTE 3 over Passaic Rv 21 3 Cr507. The bridge is 230.1 meters long and was built in 2014.

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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.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.