US Bridges

Nj 24 Eastbound over Jfk Parkway (cr 649)

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · At Nj 124 and Nj 24 Junct · Structure no. 0733158

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49,360
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 24 Eastbound over Jfk Parkway (cr 649) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 24 Eastbound over Jfk Parkway (cr 649) in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 49,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,240 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesNj 24 Eastbound
CrossesJfk Parkway (cr 649)
LocationAt Nj 124 and Nj 24 Junct
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates40.73959, -74.36952
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,360 (2023)
Projected traffic59,240 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 24 Eastbound over Jfk Parkway (cr 649) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 24 Eastbound over Jfk Parkway (cr 649) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 24 Eastbound over Jfk Parkway (cr 649) carry?

About 49,360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 24 Eastbound over Jfk Parkway (cr 649)?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 24 Eastbound over Jfk Parkway (cr 649)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.