US Bridges

Clark Street over Toneys Brook

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 300 Ft SW of CR 506 · Structure no. 0700098

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Orthotropic
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,982
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Street over Toneys Brook is a steel orthotropic carrying Clark Street over Toneys Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 103 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 2,982 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,578 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClark Street
CrossesToneys Brook
Location300 Ft SW of CR 506
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.79651, -74.20144
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating95.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOrthotropic
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,982 (2023)
Projected traffic3,578 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 Clark Street over Toneys Brook built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Clark Street over Toneys 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Clark Street over Toneys Brook carry?

About 2,982 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clark Street over Toneys Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Street over Toneys Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.