US Bridges

Glenwood Avenue over Toneys Brook

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.2MI S.Of Bloomfield Av · Structure no. 0700070

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenwood Avenue over Toneys Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Glenwood Avenue over Toneys Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGlenwood Avenue
CrossesToneys Brook
Location0.2MI S.Of Bloomfield Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.79085, -74.20038
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2023)
Projected traffic5,760 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenwood Avenue over Toneys Brook built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenwood Avenue 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Glenwood Avenue over Toneys Brook carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Glenwood Avenue over Toneys Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Glenwood Avenue over Toneys Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.