Dougal Place over Kane Brook
GoodEssex County, New Jersey · 175EAST of Fairfield Ave · Structure no. 0700041
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 746
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dougal Place over Kane Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dougal Place over Kane Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 53 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 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 746 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Dougal Place over Kane Brook built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Dougal Place over Kane 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 2024.
How much traffic does Dougal Place over Kane Brook carry?
About 746 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dougal Place over Kane Brook?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Dougal Place over Kane Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.