US Bridges

Preakness AV/CR666 over Molly Anns Brook

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.3 NW of Union AV(CR646) · Structure no. 1600116

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,450
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preakness AV/CR666 over Molly Anns Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Preakness AV/CR666 over Molly Anns Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 9,450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,531 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPreakness AV/CR666
CrossesMolly Anns Brook
Location0.3 NW of Union AV(CR646)
RouteCounty Highway 666
Coordinates40.92125, -74.19365
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,450 (2023)
Projected traffic11,531 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 Preakness AV/CR666 over Molly Anns Brook built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preakness AV/CR666 over Molly Anns 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Preakness AV/CR666 over Molly Anns Brook carry?

About 9,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Preakness AV/CR666 over Molly Anns Brook?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Preakness AV/CR666 over Molly Anns Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.