New Jersey Route 158

New Jersey Route 158 is a two-level bridge that crosses the Passaic River between Newark and Harrison. The structure has a road deck on top and a lower level that once handled both passenger trains and freight movement.

The original bridge was built in 1834 as a single-level railroad structure. A second deck was added in 1911 to handle growing transportation needs in the region.

The bridge links two communities on opposite sides of the Passaic River and shapes how residents of both areas move between them. The structure reflects a time when rail and road traffic had to share the same crossing, a practical solution that defined the region's growth.

You can see the bridge best from the Passaic River banks or from the roads connecting to it on both sides. Traffic is heaviest during rush hours, so visiting at quieter times of day offers better views and a clearer sense of the structure.

The lower level of the bridge retained its original railroad infrastructure for many years even after active rail lines moved elsewhere. For travelers observing carefully, traces of this quieter past remain visible in the aging structures and support systems.

Location: New Jersey

Inception: 1953

GPS coordinates: 40.74170,-74.16420

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:20