US Bridges

Bridge ST (CR672S) over Second River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · .6 MI W of Passaic River · Structure no. 0700068

Built
1867
158 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,462
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge ST (CR672S) over Second River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Bridge ST (CR672S) over Second River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1867, so it is 158 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 1,462 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,784 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBridge ST (CR672S)
CrossesSecond River
Location.6 MI W of Passaic River
RouteCounty Highway 672
Coordinates40.78305, -74.15926
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,462 (2022)
Projected traffic1,784 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge ST (CR672S) over Second River built?

It was built in 1867, making it 158 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge ST (CR672S) over Second 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 Bridge ST (CR672S) over Second River carry?

About 1,462 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bridge ST (CR672S) over Second River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge ST (CR672S) over Second River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.