US Bridges

North Day Street over Second River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.27 Miles North of CR658 · Structure no. 0700075

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,469
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Day Street over Second River is a concrete culvert carrying North Day Street over Second River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8,469 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,334 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Day Street
CrossesSecond River
Location0.27 Miles North of CR658
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.77997, -74.22416
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,469 (2022)
Projected traffic10,334 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 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 North Day Street over Second River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Day Street 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 North Day Street over Second River carry?

About 8,469 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North Day Street over Second River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns North Day Street over Second River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.