West Street over Second River
GoodEssex County, New Jersey · 120 North of Newark Ave. · Structure no. 0700055
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,203
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Street over Second River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying West Street over Second River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 95 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 3,203 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,909 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 49 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 West Street over Second River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is West Street over Second 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 West Street over Second River carry?
About 3,203 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is West Street over Second River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns West Street over Second River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.