US Bridges

Nj 24 & Nj 124 WB over Jfk Parkway (cr 649)

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · At Nj 24 and Nj 124 JCT · Structure no. 0733159

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49,380
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 24 & Nj 124 WB over Jfk Parkway (cr 649) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 24 & Nj 124 WB 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 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 49,380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,260 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 24 & Nj 124 WB
CrossesJfk Parkway (cr 649)
LocationAt Nj 24 and Nj 124 JCT
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates40.73978, -74.36929
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,380 (2023)
Projected traffic59,260 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 24 & Nj 124 WB over Jfk Parkway (cr 649) built?

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

What condition is Nj 24 & Nj 124 WB over Jfk Parkway (cr 649) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 24 & Nj 124 WB over Jfk Parkway (cr 649) carry?

About 49,380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 24 & Nj 124 WB over Jfk Parkway (cr 649)?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 24 & Nj 124 WB over Jfk Parkway (cr 649)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.