US Bridges

West Brook Road over Wanaque Reservoir

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · .34 Mil W.Of Ringwood Ave · Structure no. 1600491

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
650 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,046
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Brook Road over Wanaque Reservoir is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Brook Road over Wanaque Reservoir in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,046 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,597 by 2043. The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Brook Road
CrossesWanaque Reservoir
Location.34 Mil W.Of Ringwood Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.07158, -74.28951
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length650 ft (198.1 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,046 (2023)
Projected traffic8,597 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$13.8 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Brook Road over Wanaque Reservoir built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Brook Road over Wanaque Reservoir in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does West Brook Road over Wanaque Reservoir carry?

About 7,046 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Brook Road over Wanaque Reservoir?

The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns West Brook Road over Wanaque Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.