US Bridges

Magee Road over Burnt Meadow Brook

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI N of Stonetown RD · Structure no. 1600406

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
910
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magee Road over Burnt Meadow Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Magee Road over Burnt Meadow Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 85 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMagee Road
CrossesBurnt Meadow Brook
Location0.1 MI N of Stonetown RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.08652, -74.30784
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2023)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Magee Road over Burnt Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Magee Road over Burnt Meadow 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 Magee Road over Burnt Meadow Brook carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Magee Road over Burnt Meadow Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Magee Road over Burnt Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.