US Bridges

Nj 10 over Willow Meadow Brook

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.9 MI E of Passiac River · Structure no. 0709150

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,084
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 10 over Willow Meadow Brook is a concrete slab carrying Nj 10 over Willow Meadow Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 31,084 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,927 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 10
CrossesWillow Meadow Brook
Location0.9 MI E of Passiac River
RouteState Highway 10
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.7963, -74.34341
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,084 (2023)
Projected traffic37,927 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$318,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 10 over Willow Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 10 over Willow Meadow 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 10 over Willow Meadow Brook carry?

About 31,084 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 10 over Willow Meadow Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 10 over Willow Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.