US Bridges

Center Street over Weasel Brook

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.1 E of Lexington AV/625 · Structure no. 1600059

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,070
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Street over Weasel Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center Street over Weasel Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 111 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 4,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,695 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCenter Street
CrossesWeasel Brook
Location0.1 E of Lexington AV/625
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.87405, -74.12925
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 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 rating95 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,070 (2023)
Projected traffic4,695 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 Center Street over Weasel Brook built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Center Street 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Center Street over Weasel Brook carry?

About 4,070 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Center Street 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 50 ft wide.

Who owns Center Street over Weasel Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.