US Bridges

Baker Street over East Branch Rahway River

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.09 Miles West of CR 638 · Structure no. 0700105

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,103
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Street over East Branch Rahway River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Baker Street over East Branch Rahway River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 9,103 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,108 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBaker Street
CrossesEast Branch Rahway River
Location0.09 Miles West of CR 638
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.72852, -74.27477
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,103 (2022)
Projected traffic11,108 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 Baker Street over East Branch Rahway River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Street over East Branch Rahway River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Baker Street over East Branch Rahway River carry?

About 9,103 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Baker Street over East Branch Rahway River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Street over East Branch Rahway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.