US Bridges

Second Street over Weasel Brook

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.25 S of Clifton AV(611) · Structure no. 1600063

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,662
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second Street over Weasel Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Second Street over Weasel Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 106 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 2,662 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,247 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSecond Street
CrossesWeasel Brook
Location0.25 S of Clifton AV(611)
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.8709, -74.14172
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,662 (2023)
Projected traffic3,247 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 Second Street over Weasel Brook built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Second Street 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 Second Street over Weasel Brook carry?

About 2,662 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Second Street over Weasel Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Second Street over Weasel Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.