US Bridges

Nj 24 Eastbound over Nj 124 Eastbound

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.35 Mi. West of I-78 · Structure no. 0733166

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,330
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 24 Eastbound over Nj 124 Eastbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 24 Eastbound over Nj 124 Eastbound 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 65,330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,669 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 24 Eastbound
CrossesNj 124 Eastbound
Location1.35 Mi. West of I-78
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates40.72508, -74.34289
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,330 (2023)
Projected traffic89,669 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Eastbound over Nj 124 Eastbound built?

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

What condition is Nj 24 Eastbound over Nj 124 Eastbound 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 Eastbound over Nj 124 Eastbound carry?

About 65,330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 24 Eastbound over Nj 124 Eastbound?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 24 Eastbound over Nj 124 Eastbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.