US Bridges

Lexington Ave. over Weasel Brook

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.22 MI SE of CR 611 · Structure no. 1600060

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,260
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lexington Ave. over Weasel Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lexington Ave. over Weasel Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 120 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 13,260 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,175 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLexington Ave.
CrossesWeasel Brook
Location0.22 MI SE of CR 611
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87412, -74.13102
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,260 (2023)
Projected traffic16,175 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 Lexington Ave. over Weasel Brook built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Lexington Ave. 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 Lexington Ave. over Weasel Brook carry?

About 13,260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lexington Ave. over Weasel Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Lexington Ave. over Weasel Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.