US Bridges

East Cedar Street over N. Branch of Canoe Brook

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.08 Miles South of CR649 · Structure no. 0700665

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,908
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Cedar Street over N. Branch of Canoe Brook is a concrete slab carrying East Cedar Street over N. Branch of Canoe Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 9,908 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,889 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Cedar Street
CrossesN. Branch of Canoe Brook
Location0.08 Miles South of CR649
RouteCounty Highway 527
Coordinates40.78987, -74.31212
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,908 (2023)
Projected traffic11,889 by 2043
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$338,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Cedar Street over N. Branch of Canoe Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Cedar Street over N. Branch of Canoe Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does East Cedar Street over N. Branch of Canoe Brook carry?

About 9,908 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Cedar Street over N. Branch of Canoe Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns East Cedar Street over N. Branch of Canoe Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.