US Bridges

Old Road over Willow Brook

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 200 Ft West of Nj 10 · Structure no. 0700089

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Road over Willow Brook is a concrete slab carrying Old Road over Willow Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Road
CrossesWillow Brook
Location200 Ft West of Nj 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.79573, -74.34305
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2023)
Projected traffic13 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Road over Willow Brook built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Road over Willow Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Road over Willow Brook carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Road over Willow Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Old Road over Willow Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.