US Bridges

Oakview Avenue over East Branch Rahway River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.1 Miles West of CR 638 · Structure no. 0700045

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,374
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakview Avenue over East Branch Rahway River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Oakview Avenue over East Branch Rahway River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 115 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 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 1,374 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,649 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOakview Avenue
CrossesEast Branch Rahway River
Location0.1 Miles West of CR 638
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.73058, -74.27403
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,374 (2024)
Projected traffic1,649 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 Oakview Avenue over East Branch Rahway River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Oakview Avenue over East Branch Rahway 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 2024.

How much traffic does Oakview Avenue over East Branch Rahway River carry?

About 1,374 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oakview Avenue over East Branch Rahway River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Oakview Avenue over East Branch Rahway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.