US Bridges

Nj 24 Westbound over Nj 124 Eastbound

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.35 Miles W of I-78 · Structure no. 0733167

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64,055
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 24 Westbound over Nj 124 Eastbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 24 Westbound 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 64,055 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,865 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 24 Westbound
CrossesNj 124 Eastbound
Location1.35 Miles W of I-78
RouteState Highway 24
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.72493, -74.34182
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,055 (2023)
Projected traffic76,865 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 24 Westbound over Nj 124 Eastbound built?

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

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

About 64,055 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 24 Westbound over Nj 124 Eastbound?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 24 Westbound over Nj 124 Eastbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.