Bay Avenue over Third River
FairEssex County, New Jersey · East of Broad Street · Structure no. 0700011
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,616
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bay Avenue over Third River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bay Avenue over Third River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 13,616 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,339 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bay Avenue over Third River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bay Avenue over Third 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Bay Avenue over Third River carry?
About 13,616 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bay Avenue over Third River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Bay Avenue over Third River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.