Weequahic Park Rd. over Conrail
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 515 S. of Elizabeth Ave. · Structure no. 0700079
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,399
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Weequahic Park Rd. over Conrail is a concrete arch - deck carrying Weequahic Park Rd. over Conrail in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 94 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 5,399 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,588 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Weequahic Park Rd. over Conrail built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Weequahic Park Rd. over Conrail 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 Weequahic Park Rd. over Conrail carry?
About 5,399 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Weequahic Park Rd. over Conrail?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Weequahic Park Rd. over Conrail?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.