FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PASSAIC ST.-CR 647

Carrying PASSAIC ST.-CR 647 over PASSAIC RIVER

0.5 MI NORTH OF CR 512, Union, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PASSAIC ST.-CR 647

The PASSAIC ST.-CR 647 bridge in Union, New Jersey carries PASSAIC ST.-CR 647 over PASSAIC RIVER. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 38.7 meters (127 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,958 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 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.8 metric tons.

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

How PASSAIC ST.-CR 647 compares

▼ 12.0
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of New Jersey bridges
409
Bridges in Union · 10 in Poor condition
PASSAIC ST.-CR 647 31.8 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.8
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
11.2
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
31.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1976
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
38.7 m (127 ft)
Deck Width
18.4 m (60 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,958 vehicles/day
Structure Number
2011060

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 poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

PASSAIC ST.-CR 647 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare PASSAIC ST.-CR 647 against other structures in Union 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 PASSAIC ST.-CR 647?

PASSAIC ST.-CR 647 in Union, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PASSAIC ST.-CR 647 inspected?

PASSAIC ST.-CR 647'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 10,958 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PASSAIC ST.-CR 647 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for PASSAIC ST.-CR 647?

PASSAIC ST.-CR 647 has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PASSAIC ST.-CR 647?

PASSAIC ST.-CR 647 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PASSAIC ST.-CR 647 and does age affect safety?

PASSAIC ST.-CR 647 was built in 1976, making it 50 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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