US Bridges

East Northfield RD over Bear Brook

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 2.24 MI East of Nj 10 · Structure no. 0700090

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,187
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Northfield RD over Bear Brook is a concrete culvert carrying East Northfield RD over Bear Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 19,187 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,024 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Northfield RD
CrossesBear Brook
Location2.24 MI East of Nj 10
RouteCounty Highway 508
Coordinates40.77238, -74.31522
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,187 (2023)
Projected traffic23,024 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 East Northfield RD over Bear Brook built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Northfield RD over Bear 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 East Northfield RD over Bear Brook carry?

About 19,187 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is East Northfield RD over Bear Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns East Northfield RD over Bear Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.