US Bridges

James Street over Jfk Drive (cr 652)

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI East of CR 509 · Structure no. 0700081

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,781
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Street over Jfk Drive (cr 652) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James Street over Jfk Drive (cr 652) in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 8,781 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,537 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Street
CrossesJfk Drive (cr 652)
Location0.1 MI East of CR 509
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.80623, -74.19191
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,781 (2023)
Projected traffic10,537 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$382,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was James Street over Jfk Drive (cr 652) built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Street over Jfk Drive (cr 652) 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 2023.

How much traffic does James Street over Jfk Drive (cr 652) carry?

About 8,781 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is James Street over Jfk Drive (cr 652)?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns James Street over Jfk Drive (cr 652)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.