Branch Brook Pk RD over Branch Brook Pk Lake
FairEssex County, New Jersey · In Branch Brook Park · Structure no. 0700078
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,769
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Branch Brook Pk RD over Branch Brook Pk Lake is a concrete arch - deck carrying Branch Brook Pk RD over Branch Brook Pk Lake in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,769 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,122 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 52 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Branch Brook Pk RD over Branch Brook Pk Lake built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Branch Brook Pk RD over Branch Brook Pk Lake 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 Branch Brook Pk Lake carry?
About 1,769 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Branch Brook Pk RD over Branch Brook Pk Lake?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Branch Brook Pk RD over Branch Brook Pk Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.