US Bridges

South Orange Ave over E. Br. Rahway River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI E of CR 577 · Structure no. 0700030

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,552
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Orange Ave over E. Br. Rahway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Orange Ave over E. Br. Rahway River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 15,552 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,663 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Orange Ave
CrossesE. Br. Rahway River
Location0.5 MI E of CR 577
RouteCounty Highway 510
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.7468, -74.26166
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,552 (2023)
Projected traffic18,663 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 South Orange Ave over E. Br. Rahway River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Orange Ave over E. Br. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does South Orange Ave over E. Br. Rahway River carry?

About 15,552 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is South Orange Ave over E. Br. Rahway River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns South Orange Ave over E. Br. Rahway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.