West Parker Avenue over East Branch Rahway River
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 0.06 Miles West of CR 638 · Structure no. 0700029
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,303
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Parker Avenue over East Branch Rahway River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying West Parker Avenue over East Branch Rahway River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 115 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 7,303 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,764 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).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Parker Avenue over East Branch Rahway River built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is West Parker 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 West Parker Avenue over East Branch Rahway River carry?
About 7,303 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is West Parker 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 West Parker Avenue over East Branch Rahway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.