James Street over Third River
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 200 East of Broad Street · Structure no. 0700062
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,809
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
James Street over Third River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying James Street over Third River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,809 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,571 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 James Street over Third River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is James 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 James Street over Third River carry?
About 3,809 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is James Street over Third River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns James Street over Third River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.