US Bridges

Jfk Drive SB over Second River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 2.25 MI N of GSP&I280 Jc · Structure no. 361494A

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,786
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Jfk Drive SB over Second River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Jfk Drive SB over Second River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 11,786 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,143 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJfk Drive SB
CrossesSecond River
Location2.25 MI N of GSP&I280 Jc
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.78987, -74.19522
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,786 (2024)
Projected traffic14,143 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jfk Drive SB over Second River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jfk Drive SB over Second River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Jfk Drive SB over Second River carry?

About 11,786 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jfk Drive SB over Second River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Jfk Drive SB over Second River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.