US Bridges

Jfk Drive NB over Second River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 2.35 MI N of GSP&I280 Jc · Structure no. 361495A

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,782
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Jfk Drive NB over Second River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jfk Drive NB over Second River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 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 8,782 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,538 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJfk Drive NB
CrossesSecond River
Location2.35 MI N of GSP&I280 Jc
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.78981, -74.19439
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,782 (2024)
Projected traffic10,538 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jfk Drive NB over Second River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jfk Drive NB 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 NB over Second River carry?

About 8,782 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jfk Drive NB over Second River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Jfk Drive NB over Second River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.