US Bridges

Hope Avenue over Weasel Brook

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 100FT N of Highlnd AV/626 · Structure no. 1600057

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,340
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hope Avenue over Weasel Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hope Avenue over Weasel Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 109 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 3,340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,075 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHope Avenue
CrossesWeasel Brook
Location100FT N of Highlnd AV/626
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87344, -74.12682
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,340 (2023)
Projected traffic4,075 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 Hope Avenue over Weasel Brook built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Hope 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 Hope Avenue over Weasel Brook carry?

About 3,340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hope Avenue over Weasel Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Hope Avenue over Weasel Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.