US Bridges

Thomas Boulevard over Second River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 150 Ft E of Washington ST · Structure no. 0700032

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,035
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas Boulevard over Second River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Thomas Boulevard over Second River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964, 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 5,035 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,042 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesThomas Boulevard
CrossesSecond River
Location150 Ft E of Washington ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.78005, -74.22226
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,035 (2023)
Projected traffic6,042 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thomas Boulevard over Second River built?

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

What condition is Thomas Boulevard 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 2023.

How much traffic does Thomas Boulevard over Second River carry?

About 5,035 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Thomas Boulevard over Second River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas Boulevard over Second River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.