US Bridges

E. Mcclellan Ave. over Canoe Brook

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · Aprx 500 Ft W of Laurel a · Structure no. 0700965

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,805
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Mcclellan Ave. over Canoe Brook is a concrete slab carrying E. Mcclellan Ave. over Canoe Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,805 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,166 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Mcclellan Ave.
CrossesCanoe Brook
LocationAprx 500 Ft W of Laurel a
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.80167, -74.29829
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,805 (2023)
Projected traffic8,166 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$100,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Mcclellan Ave. over Canoe Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Mcclellan Ave. over 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 E. Mcclellan Ave. over Canoe Brook carry?

About 6,805 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E. Mcclellan Ave. over Canoe Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns E. Mcclellan Ave. over Canoe Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.