US Bridges

Hillside Avenue over Toneys Brook

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 100 Ft SW of CR 506 · Structure no. 0700088

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,048
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillside Avenue over Toneys Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hillside Avenue over Toneys Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,048 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,658 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHillside Avenue
CrossesToneys Brook
Location100 Ft SW of CR 506
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.79877, -74.2022
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,048 (2023)
Projected traffic3,658 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 Hillside Avenue over Toneys Brook built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillside Avenue over Toneys Brook 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 Hillside Avenue over Toneys Brook carry?

About 3,048 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hillside Avenue over Toneys Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Hillside Avenue over Toneys Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.