US Bridges

High Street over Second River

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI N of I-280 · Structure no. 0700021

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,795
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Street over Second River is a concrete culvert carrying High Street over Second River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 10,795 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,173 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHigh Street
CrossesSecond River
Location0.8 MI N of I-280
RouteCounty Highway 638
Coordinates40.78095, -74.22761
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,795 (2023)
Projected traffic13,173 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was High Street over Second River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Street over Second 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does High Street over Second River carry?

About 10,795 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is High Street over Second River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns High Street over Second River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.