US Bridges

Brighton Avenue over Second River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.06 MI S of Dodd Street · Structure no. 0700057

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,642
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brighton Avenue over Second River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Brighton Avenue over Second River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1910, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,642 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,170 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrighton Avenue
CrossesSecond River
Location0.06 MI S of Dodd Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.78063, -74.21601
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,642 (2022)
Projected traffic3,170 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Brighton Avenue over Second River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brighton Avenue over Second 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 Brighton Avenue over Second River carry?

About 2,642 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brighton Avenue over Second River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Brighton Avenue over Second River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.