US Bridges

Main Ave over Weasel Brook

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI NW of Highland Ave · Structure no. 1600062

Built
1903
122 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,741
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Ave over Weasel Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Main Ave over Weasel Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 122 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 12,741 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,547 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMain Ave
CrossesWeasel Brook
Location0.1 MI NW of Highland Ave
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87161, -74.13623
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,741 (2023)
Projected traffic15,547 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 SystemYes

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 Main Ave over Weasel Brook built?

It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Main Ave 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 Main Ave over Weasel Brook carry?

About 12,741 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Main Ave over Weasel Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Main Ave over Weasel Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.