US Bridges

Ridgewood Road over West Branch Rahway River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 100 Ft. East of CR 577 · Structure no. 0700054

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,787
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgewood Road over West Branch Rahway River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ridgewood Road over West Branch Rahway River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,787 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,401 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgewood Road
CrossesWest Branch Rahway River
Location100 Ft. East of CR 577
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.72049, -74.30666
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,787 (2022)
Projected traffic3,401 by 2042
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 Ridgewood Road over West Branch Rahway River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgewood Road over West 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 Ridgewood Road over West Branch Rahway River carry?

About 2,787 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ridgewood Road over West Branch Rahway River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgewood Road over West Branch Rahway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.