US Bridges

Midland Avenue over Second River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 620 South of Dodd Street · Structure no. 0700058

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,876
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midland Avenue over Second River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Midland Avenue over Second River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 2,876 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,510 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMidland Avenue
CrossesSecond River
Location620 South of Dodd Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.77945, -74.2134
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,876 (2022)
Projected traffic3,510 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Midland Avenue over Second River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midland 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 Midland Avenue over Second River carry?

About 2,876 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Midland Avenue over Second River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Midland Avenue over Second River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.