US Bridges

East Northfield RD over Canoe Brook

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.9 MI East of Nj 10 · Structure no. 0700034

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,004
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Northfield RD over Canoe Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Northfield RD over Canoe Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 102 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,004 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,205 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Northfield RD
CrossesCanoe Brook
Location1.9 MI East of Nj 10
RouteCounty Highway 508
Coordinates40.77353, -74.32169
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,004 (2023)
Projected traffic19,205 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 East Northfield RD over Canoe Brook built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is East Northfield RD over Canoe Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does East Northfield RD over Canoe Brook carry?

About 16,004 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is East Northfield RD over Canoe Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns East Northfield RD over Canoe Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.