US Bridges

Squaw Brook Road over Molly Anns Brook

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.25 MI E of CR 675 · Structure no. 1600127

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Squaw Brook Road over Molly Anns Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Squaw Brook Road 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,125 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSquaw Brook Road
CrossesMolly Anns Brook
Location0.25 MI E of CR 675
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.95878, -74.18589
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic5,125 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 Squaw Brook Road over Molly Anns Brook built?

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

What condition is Squaw Brook Road 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 Squaw Brook Road over Molly Anns Brook carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Squaw Brook Road over Molly Anns Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Squaw Brook Road over Molly Anns Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.