US Bridges

Jfk Pkwy (cr 649) over Canoe Brook

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.45 Miles South of CR510 · Structure no. 0700002

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,296
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jfk Pkwy (cr 649) over Canoe Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Jfk Pkwy (cr 649) over Canoe Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 25,296 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,356 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJfk Pkwy (cr 649)
CrossesCanoe Brook
Location0.45 Miles South of CR510
RouteCounty Highway 649
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75678, -74.33053
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,296 (2024)
Projected traffic30,356 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jfk Pkwy (cr 649) over Canoe Brook built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jfk Pkwy (cr 649) over Canoe 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Jfk Pkwy (cr 649) over Canoe Brook carry?

About 25,296 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jfk Pkwy (cr 649) over Canoe Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Jfk Pkwy (cr 649) over Canoe Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.