US Bridges

Redwood Avenue over Molly Anns Brook

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI NW of Union Avenue · Structure no. 1600117

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,945
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redwood Avenue over Molly Anns Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Redwood Avenue 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 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 10,945 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,350 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRedwood Avenue
CrossesMolly Anns Brook
Location0.3 MI NW of Union Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.9254, -74.18836
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,945 (2023)
Projected traffic13,350 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 Redwood Avenue over Molly Anns Brook built?

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

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

About 10,945 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Redwood Avenue over Molly Anns Brook?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Redwood Avenue over Molly Anns Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.