US Bridges

Summit Street over Raymond Boulevard

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI West of Nj 21 · Structure no. 0700N09

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
616
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summit Street over Raymond Boulevard is a concrete frame carrying Summit Street over Raymond Boulevard in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 616 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 739 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSummit Street
CrossesRaymond Boulevard
Location1.0 MI West of Nj 21
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.73982, -74.17926
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic616 (2023)
Projected traffic739 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$44,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Summit Street over Raymond Boulevard built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Summit Street over Raymond Boulevard 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 Summit Street over Raymond Boulevard carry?

About 616 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Summit Street over Raymond Boulevard?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Summit Street over Raymond Boulevard?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.