US Bridges

Oak Place&frest ST over Toneys Brook

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 60 East of Forest St. · Structure no. 0700066

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,289
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Place&frest ST over Toneys Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oak Place&frest ST over Toneys Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 115 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 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 3,289 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,014 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 182 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOak Place&frest ST
CrossesToneys Brook
Location60 East of Forest St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.81915, -74.21097
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width182 ft (55.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,289 (2022)
Projected traffic4,014 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Place&frest ST over Toneys Brook built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Oak Place&frest ST over Toneys Brook 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 Oak Place&frest ST over Toneys Brook carry?

About 3,289 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oak Place&frest ST over Toneys Brook?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 182 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Place&frest ST over Toneys Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.