US Bridges

New Dutch Lane over Deepavaal Brook

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Essex County, New Jersey · 0.5 Miles West of CR 613 · Structure no. 0701465

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,428
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Dutch Lane over Deepavaal Brook is a concrete frame carrying New Dutch Lane over Deepavaal Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8,428 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,114 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Dutch Lane
CrossesDeepavaal Brook
Location0.5 Miles West of CR 613
RouteCounty Highway 662
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.88173, -74.28042
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,428 (2023)
Projected traffic10,114 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Dutch Lane over Deepavaal Brook built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Dutch Lane over Deepavaal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does New Dutch Lane over Deepavaal Brook carry?

About 8,428 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is New Dutch Lane over Deepavaal Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns New Dutch Lane over Deepavaal Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.