Passaic County Bridge Report Card
Passaic County scores 78 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Passaic County, New Jersey
Passaic County has 333 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 12 rated poor and 11 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.6% is at or below the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 336,604 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Passaic County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 78/100 (C). The county has 333 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 12 in poor condition and 11 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 336,604 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 3.6% | 7.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.1% of measured traffic | 2.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 3.3% | 6.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 62 years vs 48 nationally | 5.7 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 10,918,906 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 3.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 3.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 62 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 336,604 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Passaic County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-80 over Pas Riv Mcbride & Rvrvw | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 139,551 | 1969 |
| Nj RT 21 & Ramp B over Brook AVE River DR NB | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 45,570 | 1967 |
| Nj Route 19 over Ramp C | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 35,300 | 1968 |
| Pat-ham Tpk(cr694) over Pequannock River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 29,784 | 1924 |
| Riverview Drive over Totowa Spur (ns) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 27,500 | 1941 |
| Greenwood Lk Tnpk over Monksville Reservoir | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,101 | 1986 |
| Nj 23 Southbound over Nys&w Rr (d001) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 12,600 | 1970 |
| Nj 23 Northbound over Pequannock River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,370 | 1968 |
| Nj 4 Ramp B over Nj 20 Southbound | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,500 | 1960 |
| Piaget Ave(cr 628) over Passaic-ny Br (aban.) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,517 | 1926 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.