US Bridges

Parsonage Hill RD over Canoe Brook

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 200 Ft N. of Jfk Parkway · Structure no. 0701165

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,809
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parsonage Hill RD over Canoe Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Parsonage Hill RD over Canoe Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 96 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 9,809 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,771 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesParsonage Hill RD
CrossesCanoe Brook
Location200 Ft N. of Jfk Parkway
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.74872, -74.33691
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,809 (2023)
Projected traffic11,771 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Parsonage Hill RD over Canoe Brook built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Parsonage Hill RD 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 Parsonage Hill RD over Canoe Brook carry?

About 9,809 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Parsonage Hill RD over Canoe Brook?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Parsonage Hill RD over Canoe Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.