Branch Brook Pk RD over Footpath
FairEssex County, New Jersey · .13 MI West of Clifton Av · Structure no. 0700077
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,791
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Branch Brook Pk RD over Footpath is a masonry arch - deck carrying Branch Brook Pk RD over Footpath 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 1,791 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,149 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Branch Brook Pk RD over Footpath built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Branch Brook Pk RD over Footpath 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 Branch Brook Pk RD over Footpath carry?
About 1,791 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Branch Brook Pk RD over Footpath?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Branch Brook Pk RD over Footpath?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.