Brookfield Avenue over Third River
FairPosted for loadEssex County, New Jersey · 155 West of Passaic Ave. · Structure no. 0700064
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,610
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brookfield Avenue over Third River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brookfield Avenue over Third River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,132 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 58 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Brookfield Avenue over Third River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brookfield Avenue 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Brookfield Avenue over Third River carry?
About 2,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Brookfield Avenue over Third River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Brookfield Avenue over Third River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.