US Bridges

Springdale Ave over Second River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.39 Mi. W. of CR 509 · Structure no. 0700031

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,773
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springdale Ave over Second River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Springdale Ave over Second River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 61 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 9,773 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,925 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringdale Ave
CrossesSecond River
Location1.39 Mi. W. of CR 509
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.78004, -74.22105
Functional classUrban Minor 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
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,773 (2022)
Projected traffic11,925 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$140,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springdale Ave over Second River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Springdale Ave over Second 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 Springdale Ave over Second River carry?

About 9,773 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Springdale Ave over Second River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Springdale Ave over Second River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.