US Bridges

Cherry Lane over W. Br. of Rahway River

GoodPosted for load

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.06 MI S of Brookside DR · Structure no. 0700083

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
292
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Lane over W. Br. of Rahway River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cherry Lane over W. Br. of Rahway River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 292 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Lane
CrossesW. Br. of Rahway River
Location0.06 MI S of Brookside DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75669, -74.29154
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2021)
Projected traffic350 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$138,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Lane over W. Br. of Rahway River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Lane over W. Br. of Rahway River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Cherry Lane over W. Br. of Rahway River carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Lane over W. Br. of Rahway River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Lane over W. Br. of Rahway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.