US Bridges

Sicomac Road over Molly Anns Brook

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 50 Ft E of High Mt Road · Structure no. 1600129

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68,292
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sicomac Road over Molly Anns Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sicomac Road over Molly Anns Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 68,292 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,329 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSicomac Road
CrossesMolly Anns Brook
Location50 Ft E of High Mt Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.9725, -74.19257
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,292 (2023)
Projected traffic83,329 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$167,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sicomac Road over Molly Anns Brook built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

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

About 68,292 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sicomac Road over Molly Anns Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Sicomac Road over Molly Anns Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.