US Bridges

Orton Road over Pine Brook

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.18 Miles South of CR632 · Structure no. 0700044

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,049
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orton Road over Pine Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Orton Road over Pine Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,049 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,501 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOrton Road
CrossesPine Brook
Location0.18 Miles South of CR632
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.83806, -74.30055
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,049 (2022)
Projected traffic2,501 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orton Road over Pine Brook built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orton Road over Pine 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 Orton Road over Pine Brook carry?

About 2,049 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Orton Road over Pine Brook?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Orton Road over Pine Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.