US Bridges

E Hobart Gap Road over Canoe Brook

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.44 MI S of Jfk Pkwy · Structure no. 0701065

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,268
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Hobart Gap Road over Canoe Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying E Hobart Gap Road over Canoe Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6,268 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,515 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Hobart Gap Road
CrossesCanoe Brook
Location0.44 MI S of Jfk Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.7669, -74.32309
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,268 (2023)
Projected traffic7,515 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Hobart Gap Road over Canoe Brook built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Hobart Gap Road over 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 E Hobart Gap Road over Canoe Brook carry?

About 6,268 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Hobart Gap Road over Canoe Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns E Hobart Gap Road over Canoe Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.