Chestnut Street over Third River
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 600 Ft E of Franklin Ave · Structure no. 0700106
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,311
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chestnut Street over Third River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Chestnut Street over Third River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 18,311 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,972 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chestnut Street over Third River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chestnut Street over Third River 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 2023.
How much traffic does Chestnut Street over Third River carry?
About 18,311 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Chestnut Street over Third River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Chestnut Street over Third River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.