US Bridges

LA Rue Road over Clinton Brook

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.7 MI SW of CR 513 JCT · Structure no. 1600255

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,211
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Rue Road over Clinton Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA Rue Road over Clinton Brook 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 2,211 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,697 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA Rue Road
CrossesClinton Brook
Location0.7 MI SW of CR 513 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.05971, -74.44037
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,211 (2023)
Projected traffic2,697 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$167,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA Rue Road over Clinton Brook built?

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

What condition is LA Rue Road over Clinton 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 LA Rue Road over Clinton Brook carry?

About 2,211 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is LA Rue Road over Clinton Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns LA Rue Road over Clinton Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.