US Bridges

Summit AVE(CO.657) over Nj 24

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1 MI East of Passaic Rive · Structure no. 0733163

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,589
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summit AVE(CO.657) over Nj 24 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Summit AVE(CO.657) over Nj 24 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 9,589 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,700 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSummit AVE(CO.657)
CrossesNj 24
Location1 MI East of Passaic Rive
RouteCounty Highway 657
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.73313, -74.35414
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,589 (2024)
Projected traffic11,700 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Summit AVE(CO.657) over Nj 24 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Summit AVE(CO.657) over Nj 24 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Summit AVE(CO.657) over Nj 24 carry?

About 9,589 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Summit AVE(CO.657) over Nj 24?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Summit AVE(CO.657) over Nj 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.