US Bridges

Joralemon ST over Third River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.48 Miles W. of Nj 7 · Structure no. 0700024

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,202
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joralemon ST over Third River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joralemon ST over Third River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 16,202 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,770 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJoralemon ST
CrossesThird River
Location1.48 Miles W. of Nj 7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.80422, -74.1723
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,202 (2022)
Projected traffic19,770 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joralemon ST over Third River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joralemon ST 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Joralemon ST over Third River carry?

About 16,202 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Joralemon ST over Third River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Joralemon ST over Third River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.