NB Ent FR Ser Area over Third River
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 1 MI S of Gsp & Nj 3 JCT · Structure no. 361531A
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
NB Ent FR Ser Area over Third River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB Ent FR Ser Area over Third 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 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NB Ent FR Ser Area over Third River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is NB Ent FR Ser Area over Third 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 NB Ent FR Ser Area over Third River carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is NB Ent FR Ser Area over Third River?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns NB Ent FR Ser Area over Third River?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.