US Bridges

Hoover Avenue over Third River

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.01 Miles East of CR 509 · Structure no. 0700086

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,642
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoover Avenue over Third River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hoover Avenue over Third River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,642 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,370 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHoover Avenue
CrossesThird River
Location0.01 Miles East of CR 509
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.80942, -74.19226
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,642 (2023)
Projected traffic4,370 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoover Avenue over Third River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoover Avenue over Third 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 Hoover Avenue over Third River carry?

About 3,642 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hoover Avenue over Third River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Hoover Avenue over Third River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.