Jfk Drive over Third River
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 0.46 Miles North of CR506 · Structure no. 0700023
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,863
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jfk Drive over Third River is a concrete frame carrying Jfk Drive over Third River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 16,863 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,236 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 245 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Jfk Drive over Third River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jfk Drive 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Jfk Drive over Third River carry?
About 16,863 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Jfk Drive over Third River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 245 ft wide.
Who owns Jfk Drive over Third River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.