US Bridges

S. Orange Avenue over Canoe Brook

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.24 MI West of CR 527 · Structure no. 0700007

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,553
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Orange Avenue over Canoe Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Orange Avenue over Canoe Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 20,553 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,663 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Orange Avenue
CrossesCanoe Brook
Location1.24 MI West of CR 527
RouteCounty Highway 510
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.76187, -74.32801
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,553 (2023)
Projected traffic24,663 by 2043
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 S. Orange Avenue over Canoe Brook built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Orange Avenue 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 2023.

How much traffic does S. Orange Avenue over Canoe Brook carry?

About 20,553 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S. Orange Avenue over Canoe Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns S. Orange Avenue over Canoe Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.