US Bridges

Totowa Av (cr 640) over Molly Anns Brook

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.17 W Preakness A(CR666) · Structure no. 1600112

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,679
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Totowa Av (cr 640) over Molly Anns Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Totowa Av (cr 640) over Molly Anns Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 16,679 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,351 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesTotowa Av (cr 640)
CrossesMolly Anns Brook
Location0.17 W Preakness A(CR666)
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.91448, -74.19045
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,679 (2023)
Projected traffic20,351 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 Totowa Av (cr 640) over Molly Anns Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Totowa Av (cr 640) over Molly Anns 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Totowa Av (cr 640) over Molly Anns Brook carry?

About 16,679 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Totowa Av (cr 640) over Molly Anns Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Totowa Av (cr 640) over Molly Anns Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.