Meadowbrook Place over East Branch Rahway River
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 135 West of Clark ST · Structure no. 0700050
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 866
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meadowbrook Place over East Branch Rahway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadowbrook Place over East Branch Rahway River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, 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 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 866 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meadowbrook Place over East Branch Rahway River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meadowbrook Place 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 Meadowbrook Place over East Branch Rahway River carry?
About 866 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Meadowbrook Place over East Branch Rahway River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Meadowbrook Place over East Branch Rahway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.