US Bridges

Meadowbrook Ave over High Mountain Brook

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.5 Miles E of CO Rt 511 · Structure no. 1613001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
415
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowbrook Ave over High Mountain Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Meadowbrook Ave over High Mountain Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 507 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadowbrook Ave
CrossesHigh Mountain Brook
Location0.5 Miles E of CO Rt 511
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.05645, -74.28151
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2023)
Projected traffic507 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Meadowbrook Ave over High Mountain Brook built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadowbrook Ave over High Mountain 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 Meadowbrook Ave over High Mountain Brook carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meadowbrook Ave over High Mountain Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowbrook Ave over High Mountain Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.