US Bridges

Burnt Meadow Road over Trib. of Hewitt Brook

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · South of Route 511 · Structure no. 1600247

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
595
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burnt Meadow Road over Trib. of Hewitt Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Burnt Meadow Road over Trib. of Hewitt Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 595 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 726 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBurnt Meadow Road
CrossesTrib. of Hewitt Brook
LocationSouth of Route 511
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.13792, -74.32435
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic595 (2023)
Projected traffic726 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$293,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burnt Meadow Road over Trib. of Hewitt Brook built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burnt Meadow Road over Trib. of Hewitt 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Burnt Meadow Road over Trib. of Hewitt Brook carry?

About 595 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Burnt Meadow Road over Trib. of Hewitt Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Burnt Meadow Road over Trib. of Hewitt Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.