US Bridges

Passaic Street over Weasel Brook

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI E of Rt 21 · Structure no. 1600050

Built
1892
133 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,704
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Passaic Street over Weasel Brook is a masonry arch - deck carrying Passaic Street over Weasel Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1892 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 133 years old, older 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 17,704 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,600 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPassaic Street
CrossesWeasel Brook
Location0.3 MI E of Rt 21
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.8618, -74.11993
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,704 (2023)
Projected traffic21,600 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Passaic Street over Weasel Brook built?

It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Passaic Street over Weasel 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Passaic Street over Weasel Brook carry?

About 17,704 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Passaic Street over Weasel Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Passaic Street over Weasel Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.