US Bridges

Franklin Ave CR645 over Third River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.27 Miles South of CR648 · Structure no. 0700018

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,952
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Ave CR645 over Third River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin Ave CR645 over Third River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 18,952 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,125 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Ave CR645
CrossesThird River
Location0.27 Miles South of CR648
RouteCounty Highway 645
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.81172, -74.165
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,952 (2022)
Projected traffic23,125 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Ave CR645 over Third River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Ave CR645 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Ave CR645 over Third River carry?

About 18,952 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Ave CR645 over Third River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Ave CR645 over Third River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.