Franklin Street over Second River
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 0.02 MI S of Gsp Exit 148 · Structure no. 0700019
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,537
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin Street over Second River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Franklin Street over Second River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5,537 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,644 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 61 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin Street over Second River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Franklin Street over Second 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Franklin Street over Second River carry?
About 5,537 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Franklin Street over Second River?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin Street over Second River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.