US Bridges

Freeman Parkway over Njt&toneys Brook

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 200SO. of Bloomfield Ave · Structure no. 0700067

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
730
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeman Parkway over Njt&toneys Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Freeman Parkway over Njt&toneys Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFreeman Parkway
CrossesNjt&toneys Brook
Location200SO. of Bloomfield Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.80235, -74.20712
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2022)
Projected traffic876 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Freeman Parkway over Njt&toneys Brook built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freeman Parkway over Njt&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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Freeman Parkway over Njt&toneys Brook carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Freeman Parkway over Njt&toneys Brook?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Freeman Parkway over Njt&toneys Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.