US Bridges

Central Ave CR 624 over Weasel Brook

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.83 Mi. S. of Route 46 · Structure no. 1600061

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,855
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave CR 624 over Weasel Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Central Ave CR 624 over Weasel Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 114 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 16,855 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,563 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Ave CR 624
CrossesWeasel Brook
Location0.83 Mi. S. of Route 46
RouteCounty Highway 624
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87325, -74.13341
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
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,855 (2023)
Projected traffic20,563 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 Central Ave CR 624 over Weasel Brook built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Central Ave CR 624 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 Central Ave CR 624 over Weasel Brook carry?

About 16,855 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Central Ave CR 624 over Weasel Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave CR 624 over Weasel Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.