FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CONTINENTAL DRIVE

Carrying CONTINENTAL DRIVE over SINGAC BROOK

0.5MI.NW INT.I80&RVRVW DR, Passaic, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CONTINENTAL DRIVE

The CONTINENTAL DRIVE bridge in Passaic, New Jersey carries CONTINENTAL DRIVE over SINGAC BROOK. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 18.0 meters (59 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 938 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by Private.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CONTINENTAL DRIVE compares

▼ 3.9
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 47%
Higher load rating than 53% of New Jersey bridges
332
Bridges in Passaic · 8 in Poor condition
CONTINENTAL DRIVE 39.9 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
39.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1974
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
18.0 m (59 ft)
Deck Width
11.7 m (38 ft)
Owner
Private
Avg Daily Traffic
938 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1600411

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CONTINENTAL DRIVE 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 CONTINENTAL DRIVE 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 CONTINENTAL DRIVE?

CONTINENTAL DRIVE in Passaic, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CONTINENTAL DRIVE inspected?

CONTINENTAL DRIVE'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 938 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CONTINENTAL DRIVE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CONTINENTAL DRIVE?

CONTINENTAL DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CONTINENTAL DRIVE?

CONTINENTAL DRIVE is owned and maintained by Private.

How old is CONTINENTAL DRIVE and does age affect safety?

CONTINENTAL DRIVE was built in 1974, making it 52 years old.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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