Pierson Road over East Branch Rahway River
GoodEssex County, New Jersey · 420 West of CR 638 · Structure no. 0700046
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,518
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pierson Road over East Branch Rahway River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pierson Road over East Branch Rahway River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,518 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,073 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pierson Road over East Branch Rahway River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pierson Road over East Branch Rahway River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Pierson Road over East Branch Rahway River carry?
About 2,518 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Pierson Road over East Branch Rahway River?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Pierson Road over East Branch Rahway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.