US Bridges

Crosby Avenue over Molly Anns Brook

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI SW Preaknes AV/666 · Structure no. 1600476

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,965
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crosby Avenue over Molly Anns Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Crosby Avenue over Molly Anns Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 53 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 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 8,965 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,938 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCrosby Avenue
CrossesMolly Anns Brook
Location0.2 MI SW Preaknes AV/666
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.91865, -74.19392
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,965 (2023)
Projected traffic10,938 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$820,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crosby Avenue over Molly Anns Brook built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Crosby Avenue over Molly Anns 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 Crosby Avenue over Molly Anns Brook carry?

About 8,965 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Crosby Avenue over Molly Anns Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Crosby Avenue over Molly Anns Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.