US Bridges

Overlook Ave over Molly Anns Brk

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.23 MI E of Belmont Ave · Structure no. 1600126

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Overlook Ave over Molly Anns Brk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Overlook Ave over Molly Anns Brk in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,560 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOverlook Ave
CrossesMolly Anns Brk
Location0.23 MI E of Belmont Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.95301, -74.18471
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2023)
Projected traffic7,560 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Overlook Ave over Molly Anns Brk built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Overlook Ave over Molly Anns Brk 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 Overlook Ave over Molly Anns Brk carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Overlook Ave over Molly Anns Brk?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Overlook Ave over Molly Anns Brk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.