Essex ST-CR577 SB over West Branch Rahway River
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 0.06 Miles East of CR 527 · Structure no. 0703065
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,582
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Essex ST-CR577 SB over West Branch Rahway River is a concrete tee beam carrying Essex ST-CR577 SB over West Branch Rahway River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 19,582 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,894 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Essex ST-CR577 SB over West Branch Rahway River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Essex ST-CR577 SB over West Branch Rahway River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Essex ST-CR577 SB over West Branch Rahway River carry?
About 19,582 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Essex ST-CR577 SB over West Branch Rahway River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Essex ST-CR577 SB over West Branch Rahway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.