US Bridges

Parsonage Hill Rd. over Jfk Parkway (cr 649)

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI N of CR 527 · Structure no. 0700365

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,367
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parsonage Hill Rd. over Jfk Parkway (cr 649) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Parsonage Hill Rd. over Jfk Parkway (cr 649) in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 62 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 10,367 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,440 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesParsonage Hill Rd.
CrossesJfk Parkway (cr 649)
Location1.5 MI N of CR 527
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.74828, -74.33638
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,367 (2023)
Projected traffic12,440 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parsonage Hill Rd. over Jfk Parkway (cr 649) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Parsonage Hill Rd. over Jfk Parkway (cr 649) 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 Parsonage Hill Rd. over Jfk Parkway (cr 649) carry?

About 10,367 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Parsonage Hill Rd. over Jfk Parkway (cr 649)?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Parsonage Hill Rd. over Jfk Parkway (cr 649)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.