W. BROADWAY
Carrying W. BROADWAY over PASSAIC RIVER
0.4 SE OF UNION AV(CR646), Passaic, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: W. BROADWAY
The W. BROADWAY bridge in Passaic, New Jersey carries W. BROADWAY over PASSAIC RIVER. It was built in 1897, making it 129 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2008, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 88.4 meters (290 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 23,506 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 52.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How W. BROADWAY compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1897
- Last Reconstructed
- 2008
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 88.4 m (290 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.5 m (54 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 23,506 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1600017
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether W. BROADWAY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare W. BROADWAY against other structures in Passaic and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for W. BROADWAY?
W. BROADWAY in Passaic, New Jersey, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is W. BROADWAY inspected?
W. BROADWAY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 23,506 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W. BROADWAY is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for W. BROADWAY?
W. BROADWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining W. BROADWAY?
W. BROADWAY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is W. BROADWAY and does age affect safety?
W. BROADWAY was built in 1897, making it 129 years old and last reconstructed in 2008.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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