Gregory Avenue Bridge

Gregory Avenue Bridge is a steel structure that carries four lanes of traffic across the Passaic River, connecting Passaic and Wallington where the county line divides Bergen and Passaic counties in northeastern New Jersey. The bridge spans the waterway with a straightforward design that prioritizes vehicle movement between the two communities.

The bridge was built in 1905 by Owego Bridge Company and represents the seventh structure constructed at this crossing point on the Passaic River. Its swing mechanism was removed and made stationary after 1985, transforming how the crossing functioned.

The bridge location marks the historical boundary between the original Acquackanonk settlement and the lands owned by Walling Van Winkle family.

The crossing remains continuously open to vehicle traffic since the fixed structure does not require closures for water passage. Pedestrians and cyclists should be prepared for heavy traffic on the roadway and its proximity to vehicle routes.

The structure features riveted steel trusses and eyebar elements combined in its central span, showcasing early 20th-century bridge building techniques. This combination of different fastening and reinforcement methods illustrates the engineering choices of that era.

Location: New Jersey

GPS coordinates: 40.85428,-74.11956

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:40