Jefferson Avenue over East Branch Rahway River
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 0.08 Miles West of CR 638 · Structure no. 0700022
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,424
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jefferson Avenue over East Branch Rahway River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Jefferson Avenue over East Branch Rahway River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,424 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,909 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jefferson Avenue over East Branch Rahway River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jefferson Avenue over East Branch Rahway 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 Jefferson Avenue over East Branch Rahway River carry?
About 2,424 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Jefferson Avenue over East Branch Rahway River?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Jefferson Avenue over East Branch Rahway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.