Washington Street over Wigwam Brook
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 0.15 Miles East of CR 659 · Structure no. 0700009
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,264
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Street over Wigwam Brook is a concrete slab carrying Washington Street over Wigwam Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5,264 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,317 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Street over Wigwam Brook built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Street over Wigwam 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Washington Street over Wigwam Brook carry?
About 5,264 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Washington Street over Wigwam Brook?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Street over Wigwam Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.