US Bridges

Sylvan Avenue over Weasel Brook

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.25 W of Main AVE(CR601) · Structure no. 1602001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,647
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sylvan Avenue over Weasel Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sylvan Avenue over Weasel Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 13,647 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,650 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSylvan Avenue
CrossesWeasel Brook
Location0.25 W of Main AVE(CR601)
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87095, -74.14024
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,647 (2023)
Projected traffic16,650 by 2043
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sylvan Avenue over Weasel Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sylvan Avenue over Weasel 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 Sylvan Avenue over Weasel Brook carry?

About 13,647 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sylvan Avenue over Weasel Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Sylvan Avenue over Weasel Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.