US Bridges

Prospect &glenwood over Second River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.20 Miles North of CR658 · Structure no. 0700020

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,465
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect &glenwood over Second River is a concrete slab carrying Prospect &glenwood over Second 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 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 8,465 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,329 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesProspect &glenwood
CrossesSecond River
Location1.20 Miles North of CR658
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.78659, -74.20429
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.3 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,465 (2022)
Projected traffic10,329 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 Prospect &glenwood over Second River built?

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

What condition is Prospect &glenwood 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 2024.

How much traffic does Prospect &glenwood over Second River carry?

About 8,465 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Prospect &glenwood over Second River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect &glenwood over Second River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.