CR 646(UNION AVE)
Carrying CR 646(UNION AVE) over INTAKE CANAL & AQUEDUCTS
0.69MI. SW OF RT US 46, Passaic, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CR 646(UNION AVE)
The CR 646(UNION AVE) bridge in Passaic, New Jersey carries CR 646(UNION AVE) over INTAKE CANAL & AQUEDUCTS. It was built in 1916, making it 110 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 33.8 meters (111 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,019 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CR 646(UNION AVE) compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1916
- Last Reconstructed
- 1995
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 33.8 m (111 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.3 m (60 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 18,019 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1600154
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 646(UNION AVE) 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 CR 646(UNION AVE) 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 CR 646(UNION AVE)?
CR 646(UNION AVE) in Passaic, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CR 646(UNION AVE) inspected?
CR 646(UNION AVE)'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 18,019 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 646(UNION AVE) 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 CR 646(UNION AVE)?
CR 646(UNION AVE) has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CR 646(UNION AVE)?
CR 646(UNION AVE) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CR 646(UNION AVE) and does age affect safety?
CR 646(UNION AVE) was built in 1916, making it 110 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.
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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