Oakland Road over East Branch Rahway River
GoodEssex County, New Jersey · 150 West of CR 638 · Structure no. 0700047
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,236
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oakland Road over East Branch Rahway River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Oakland Road over East Branch Rahway River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 3,236 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,948 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 48 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oakland Road over East Branch Rahway River built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Oakland 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 Oakland Road over East Branch Rahway River carry?
About 3,236 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Oakland Road over East Branch Rahway River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Oakland Road over East Branch Rahway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.