Glen Avenue over West Branch Rahway River
GoodEssex County, New Jersey · 1 MI East of CR 527 · Structure no. 0700053
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,109
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glen Avenue over West Branch Rahway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glen Avenue over West Branch Rahway River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 117 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 4,109 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,931 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 54 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glen Avenue over West Branch Rahway River built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Glen Avenue over West 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Glen Avenue over West Branch Rahway River carry?
About 4,109 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Glen Avenue over West Branch Rahway River?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Glen Avenue over West Branch Rahway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.