US Bridges

Highland AV(CR626) over Weasel Brook

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.22 E of Lexington Av · Structure no. 1600055

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,910
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland AV(CR626) over Weasel Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highland AV(CR626) over Weasel Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,910 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,990 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland AV(CR626)
CrossesWeasel Brook
Location0.22 E of Lexington Av
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87352, -74.12568
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,910 (2023)
Projected traffic5,990 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 Highland AV(CR626) over Weasel Brook built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Highland AV(CR626) over Weasel Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Highland AV(CR626) over Weasel Brook carry?

About 4,910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Highland AV(CR626) over Weasel Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Highland AV(CR626) over Weasel Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.