Main Street over Second River
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI S of Nj 21 SB Ramp · Structure no. 0716156
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,170
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Second River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Second River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 4,170 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,090 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 99 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Second River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street over Second 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Main Street over Second River carry?
About 4,170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Second River?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Second River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.