US Bridges

Passaic Avenue over Deepavaal Brook

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.25 MI S of US 46 · Structure no. 0700005

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,556
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Passaic Avenue over Deepavaal Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Passaic Avenue over Deepavaal Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25,556 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,468 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPassaic Avenue
CrossesDeepavaal Brook
Location0.25 MI S of US 46
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.88644, -74.27243
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,556 (2023)
Projected traffic29,468 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Passaic Avenue over Deepavaal Brook built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Passaic Avenue over Deepavaal Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Passaic Avenue over Deepavaal Brook carry?

About 25,556 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Passaic Avenue over Deepavaal Brook?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Passaic Avenue over Deepavaal Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.