US Bridges

Old Indian Road over West Br Rahway River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 375 Ft E Pleasant Valy Wy · Structure no. 0703265

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,167
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Indian Road over West Br Rahway River is a concrete culvert carrying Old Indian Road over West Br Rahway River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 1,167 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,424 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Indian Road
CrossesWest Br Rahway River
Location375 Ft E Pleasant Valy Wy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.78385, -74.27379
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,167 (2022)
Projected traffic1,424 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Old Indian Road over West Br Rahway River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Indian Road over West Br 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 Old Indian Road over West Br Rahway River carry?

About 1,167 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Indian Road over West Br Rahway River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Old Indian Road over West Br Rahway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.