US Bridges

Jackson Street over Raymond Boulevard

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.29 Miles N. of Ferry ST · Structure no. 0700069

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,435
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Street over Raymond Boulevard is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson Street over Raymond Boulevard in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 25,435 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,522 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Street
CrossesRaymond Boulevard
Location0.29 Miles N. of Ferry ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.73262, -74.15519
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,435 (2023)
Projected traffic30,522 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$32,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Street over Raymond Boulevard built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Street over Raymond Boulevard 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 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson Street over Raymond Boulevard carry?

About 25,435 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Street over Raymond Boulevard?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Street over Raymond Boulevard?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.