US Bridges

West Brook Road over West Brook

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI E of Snake Den RD · Structure no. 1600460

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,081
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Brook Road over West Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Brook Road over West Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 89 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 2,081 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,539 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Brook Road
CrossesWest Brook
Location0.8 MI E of Snake Den RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.08724, -74.33738
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,081 (2023)
Projected traffic2,539 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$268,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Brook Road over West Brook built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is West Brook Road over West 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 West Brook Road over West Brook carry?

About 2,081 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Brook Road over West Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns West Brook Road over West Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.