US Bridges

Broadway(cr 667) over Second River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 160 Ft. S.Of Mill Street · Structure no. 0700036

Built
1903
122 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,556
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway(cr 667) over Second River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Broadway(cr 667) over Second River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1903, so it is 122 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 14,556 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,761 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway(cr 667)
CrossesSecond River
Location160 Ft. S.Of Mill Street
RouteCounty Highway 667
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.78122, -74.15464
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
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,556 (2022)
Projected traffic17,761 by 2042
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 SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway(cr 667) over Second River built?

It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway(cr 667) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Broadway(cr 667) over Second River carry?

About 14,556 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Broadway(cr 667) over Second River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway(cr 667) over Second River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.