US Bridges

Ida Street over Molly Anns Brook

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 350 Ft So of E Barbour ST · Structure no. 1600123

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,630
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ida Street over Molly Anns Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ida Street over Molly Anns Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 2,630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,210 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIda Street
CrossesMolly Anns Brook
Location350 Ft So of E Barbour ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.93604, -74.1813
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,630 (2023)
Projected traffic3,210 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 Ida Street over Molly Anns Brook built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ida Street 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ida Street over Molly Anns Brook carry?

About 2,630 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ida Street over Molly Anns Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Ida Street over Molly Anns Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.