US Bridges

Baldwin Street over Jfk Drive (cr 652)

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI East of CR 509 · Structure no. 0700082

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,371
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baldwin Street over Jfk Drive (cr 652) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baldwin Street over Jfk Drive (cr 652) in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 69 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 3,371 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,045 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBaldwin Street
CrossesJfk Drive (cr 652)
Location0.1 MI East of CR 509
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.80718, -74.19169
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,371 (2023)
Projected traffic4,045 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Baldwin 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 Baldwin Street over Jfk Drive (cr 652) carry?

About 3,371 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.