US Bridges

President Street over Weasel Brook

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.3 E of Lexington AV/625 · Structure no. 1600053

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,510
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

President Street over Weasel Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying President Street over Weasel Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 74 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 2,510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,060 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPresident Street
CrossesWeasel Brook
Location0.3 E of Lexington AV/625
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87293, -74.12358
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,510 (2023)
Projected traffic3,060 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was President Street over Weasel Brook built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is President 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does President Street over Weasel Brook carry?

About 2,510 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is President Street over Weasel Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns President Street over Weasel Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.