US Bridges

Van Winkle Avenue over Weasel Brook

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 200FT S of Highlnd AV/626 · Structure no. 1600054

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,560
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Winkle Avenue over Weasel Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Winkle Avenue over Weasel Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 73 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 2,560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,123 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Winkle Avenue
CrossesWeasel Brook
Location200FT S of Highlnd AV/626
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87313, -74.12448
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,560 (2023)
Projected traffic3,123 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 Van Winkle Avenue over Weasel Brook built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Van Winkle Avenue 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 Van Winkle Avenue over Weasel Brook carry?

About 2,560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Van Winkle Avenue over Weasel Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Van Winkle Avenue over Weasel Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.