US Bridges

Washington Street over Second River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1000 Ft. South of Dodd ST · Structure no. 0700037

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,951
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Street over Second River is a concrete culvert carrying Washington Street over Second River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 14,951 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,243 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWashington Street
CrossesSecond River
Location1000 Ft. South of Dodd ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.77982, -74.22335
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,951 (2023)
Projected traffic18,243 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Street over Second River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Street 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 Washington Street over Second River carry?

About 14,951 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Washington Street over Second River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Street over Second River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.