S. Orange Avenue over Slough Brook
GoodEssex County, New Jersey · 0.42 MI West of CR 649 · Structure no. 0700001
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,226
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S. Orange Avenue over Slough Brook is a concrete slab carrying S. Orange Avenue over Slough Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 21,226 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,471 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S. Orange Avenue over Slough Brook built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is S. Orange Avenue over Slough 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does S. Orange Avenue over Slough Brook carry?
About 21,226 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S. Orange Avenue over Slough Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns S. Orange Avenue over Slough Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.