US Bridges

Millburn Av CR 577 over W. Br. Rahway River

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.02 Miles North of CR527 · Structure no. 0700027

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,963
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millburn Av CR 577 over W. Br. Rahway River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Millburn Av CR 577 over W. Br. Rahway River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 9,963 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,157 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMillburn Av CR 577
CrossesW. Br. Rahway River
Location0.02 Miles North of CR527
RouteCounty Highway 577
Coordinates40.72407, -74.30692
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,963 (2022)
Projected traffic12,157 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Millburn Av CR 577 over W. Br. Rahway River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Millburn Av CR 577 over W. Br. Rahway 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Millburn Av CR 577 over W. Br. Rahway River carry?

About 9,963 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Millburn Av CR 577 over W. Br. Rahway River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Millburn Av CR 577 over W. Br. Rahway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.