US Bridges

Circle Avenue over Gaede Brook

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · N.Of Pompton RD (cr 504) · Structure no. 1600171

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,140
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Circle Avenue over Gaede Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Circle Avenue over Gaede Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1966, 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 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,390 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCircle Avenue
CrossesGaede Brook
LocationN.Of Pompton RD (cr 504)
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.93991, -74.18825
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.
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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2023)
Projected traffic1,390 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 Circle Avenue over Gaede Brook built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Circle Avenue over Gaede 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 Circle Avenue over Gaede Brook carry?

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Circle Avenue over Gaede Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Circle Avenue over Gaede Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.