US Bridges

Harrison Street over Third River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 250 Ft. East of CR 645 · Structure no. 0700063

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,259
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison Street over Third River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Harrison Street over Third River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10,259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,518 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarrison Street
CrossesThird River
Location250 Ft. East of CR 645
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.8116, -74.16406
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,259 (2022)
Projected traffic12,518 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison Street over Third River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison 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 Harrison Street over Third River carry?

About 10,259 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harrison Street over Third River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison Street over Third River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.