US Bridges

East Cedar Street over S. Branch of Canoe Brook

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.15 Miles South of CR649 · Structure no. 0700765

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

About this bridge

East Cedar Street over S. Branch of Canoe Brook is a concrete slab carrying East Cedar Street over S. 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 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 9,908 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,890 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Cedar Street
CrossesS. Branch of Canoe Brook
Location0.15 Miles South of CR649
RouteCounty Highway 527
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.78917, -74.31104
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,908 (2023)
Projected traffic11,890 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$44,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is East Cedar Street over S. Branch of 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 July 2023.

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

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.