Watchung AV(CR655) over Third River
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 265 W of Gsp Entr · Structure no. 0700033
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,931
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watchung AV(CR655) over Third River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watchung AV(CR655) over Third River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 71 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 21,931 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,318 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 58 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watchung AV(CR655) over Third River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Watchung AV(CR655) over Third 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 Watchung AV(CR655) over Third River carry?
About 21,931 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Watchung AV(CR655) over Third River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Watchung AV(CR655) over Third River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.