US Bridges

Bloomfield AV(506) over Second River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · West of Gsp Overpass · Structure no. 0700004

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,805
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bloomfield AV(506) over Second River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bloomfield AV(506) over Second River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 23,805 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,047 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBloomfield AV(506)
CrossesSecond River
LocationWest of Gsp Overpass
RouteCounty Highway 506
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.78985, -74.19565
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,805 (2022)
Projected traffic29,047 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bloomfield AV(506) over Second River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bloomfield AV(506) over Second River 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 Bloomfield AV(506) over Second River carry?

About 23,805 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bloomfield AV(506) over Second River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Bloomfield AV(506) over Second River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.