US Bridges

Centre Street over Third River

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.17 Miles East of CR 645 · Structure no. 0700013

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,585
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centre Street over Third River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Centre Street over Third River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,585 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,702 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCentre Street
CrossesThird River
Location0.17 Miles East of CR 645
RouteCounty Highway 648
Coordinates40.81393, -74.15987
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating104.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,585 (2024)
Projected traffic12,702 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Centre Street over Third River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centre Street over Third River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Centre Street over Third River carry?

About 10,585 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Centre Street over Third River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Centre Street over Third River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.