US Bridges

Mt. Pleasant Place over W. Br. of Rahway River

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 800FT Northwest of Nj 10 · Structure no. 0700084

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
817
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Pleasant Place over W. Br. of Rahway River is a concrete culvert carrying Mt. Pleasant Place over W. Br. of Rahway River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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.

It carries about 817 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Pleasant Place
CrossesW. Br. of Rahway River
Location800FT Northwest of Nj 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.79361, -74.26751
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic817 (2023)
Projected traffic980 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Pleasant Place over W. Br. of Rahway River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Pleasant Place 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mt. Pleasant Place over W. Br. of Rahway River carry?

About 817 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Pleasant Place 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 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Pleasant Place over W. Br. of Rahway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.