US Bridges

Colden Street over Raymond Boulevard

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.1 MI West of Nj 21 · Structure no. 0700N11

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
614
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colden Street over Raymond Boulevard is a concrete frame carrying Colden 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 614 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 737 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesColden Street
CrossesRaymond Boulevard
Location1.1 MI West of Nj 21
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.74011, -74.18011
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic614 (2023)
Projected traffic737 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Colden Street over Raymond Boulevard built?

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

What condition is Colden 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 Colden Street over Raymond Boulevard carry?

About 614 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Colden Street over Raymond Boulevard?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Colden Street over Raymond Boulevard?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.