Baldwin Street over Third River
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 160 East of CR 509 · Structure no. 0700061
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,377
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baldwin Street over Third River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baldwin Street over Third River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,377 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,053 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Baldwin Street over Third River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Baldwin Street over Third 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 Baldwin Street over Third River carry?
About 3,377 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Baldwin Street over Third River?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Baldwin Street over Third River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.