US Bridges

Sherwood Avenue over Molly Anns Brook

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI NW of Union AV/646 · Structure no. 1600115

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,146
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherwood Avenue over Molly Anns Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sherwood Avenue over Molly Anns Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 3,146 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,839 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSherwood Avenue
CrossesMolly Anns Brook
Location0.2 MI NW of Union AV/646
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.9184, -74.194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,146 (2023)
Projected traffic3,839 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 Sherwood Avenue over Molly Anns Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherwood Avenue 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 Sherwood Avenue over Molly Anns Brook carry?

About 3,146 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sherwood Avenue over Molly Anns Brook?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Sherwood Avenue over Molly Anns Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.