FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NJ 62 (UNION BLVD)

Carrying NJ 62 (UNION BLVD) over CONRAIL

0.05 MI SOUTH OF RTE I-80, Passaic, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NJ 62 (UNION BLVD)

The NJ 62 (UNION BLVD) bridge in Passaic, New Jersey carries NJ 62 (UNION BLVD) over CONRAIL. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.3 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by State 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 26.3 metric tons.

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

How NJ 62 (UNION BLVD) compares

▼ 17.5
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of New Jersey bridges
332
Bridges in Passaic · 8 in Poor condition
NJ 62 (UNION BLVD) 26.3 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.1
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
12.1
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
26.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.3 m (47 ft)
Deck Width
25.1 m (82 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1609159

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) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 NJ 62 (UNION BLVD) 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 NJ 62 (UNION BLVD) 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 NJ 62 (UNION BLVD)?

NJ 62 (UNION BLVD) 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 NJ 62 (UNION BLVD) inspected?

NJ 62 (UNION BLVD)'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 20,500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NJ 62 (UNION BLVD) 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 NJ 62 (UNION BLVD)?

NJ 62 (UNION BLVD) has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NJ 62 (UNION BLVD)?

NJ 62 (UNION BLVD) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is NJ 62 (UNION BLVD) and does age affect safety?

NJ 62 (UNION BLVD) was built in 1969, making it 57 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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