US Bridges

West Oakwood Ave over Canoe Brook

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 600 E.Of Livingston Ave · Structure no. 0700102

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,387
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Oakwood Ave over Canoe Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying West Oakwood Ave over Canoe Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7,387 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,014 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Oakwood Ave
CrossesCanoe Brook
Location600 E.Of Livingston Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.78477, -74.31177
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,387 (2022)
Projected traffic9,014 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 West Oakwood Ave over Canoe Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Oakwood Ave over Canoe 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does West Oakwood Ave over Canoe Brook carry?

About 7,387 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Oakwood Ave over Canoe Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns West Oakwood Ave over Canoe Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.