US Bridges

Route Nj 21 over Monroe ST & Weasel Brook

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.12 Mi. N. of Madison ST · Structure no. 1603182

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
76,149
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route Nj 21 over Monroe ST & Weasel Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route Nj 21 over Monroe ST & Weasel Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 76,149 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,379 by 2043. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 89 ft wide.

CarriesRoute Nj 21
CrossesMonroe ST & Weasel Brook
Location0.12 Mi. N. of Madison ST
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates40.86762, -74.11963
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,149 (2023)
Projected traffic91,379 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Route Nj 21 over Monroe ST & Weasel Brook built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route Nj 21 over Monroe ST & Weasel Brook 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Route Nj 21 over Monroe ST & Weasel Brook carry?

About 76,149 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route Nj 21 over Monroe ST & Weasel Brook?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Route Nj 21 over Monroe ST & Weasel Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.