US Bridges

Mill St&brch Bk RD over Second River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 300 S of Tjnk of Ml ST · Structure no. 0700076

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,686
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill St&brch Bk RD over Second River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mill St&brch Bk RD over Second River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 10,686 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,039 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMill St&brch Bk RD
CrossesSecond River
Location300 S of Tjnk of Ml ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.78598, -74.16503
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,686 (2022)
Projected traffic13,039 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill St&brch Bk RD over Second River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill St&brch Bk RD 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 Mill St&brch Bk RD over Second River carry?

About 10,686 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mill St&brch Bk RD over Second River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Mill St&brch Bk RD over Second River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.