US Bridges

Nj 10 over Canoe Brook

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.37 MI E of CO.RT.527 · Structure no. 0711150

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 10 over Canoe Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Nj 10 over Canoe Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,574 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNj 10
CrossesCanoe Brook
Location0.37 MI E of CO.RT.527
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates40.79709, -74.30846
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2024)
Projected traffic22,574 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$607,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 10 over Canoe Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 10 over Canoe 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 10 over Canoe Brook carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 10 over Canoe Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 10 over Canoe Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.