Broughton Ave. over Third River
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 0.04 Miles South of CR655 · Structure no. 0705165
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,872
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broughton Ave. over Third River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Broughton Ave. over Third River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 5,872 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,047 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broughton Ave. over Third River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broughton Ave. over Third 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Broughton Ave. over Third River carry?
About 5,872 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Broughton Ave. over Third River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Broughton Ave. over Third River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.