US Bridges

Overpass No. 1 over Inner Oval Roadway

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 4.1 MI from Nj Tpk Toll · Structure no. 3800033

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,684
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Overpass No. 1 over Inner Oval Roadway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Overpass No. 1 over Inner Oval Roadway in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 37,684 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,221 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOverpass No. 1
CrossesInner Oval Roadway
Location4.1 MI from Nj Tpk Toll
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.69218, -74.18355
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,684 (2024)
Projected traffic45,221 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Overpass No. 1 over Inner Oval Roadway built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Overpass No. 1 over Inner Oval Roadway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Overpass No. 1 over Inner Oval Roadway carry?

About 37,684 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Overpass No. 1 over Inner Oval Roadway?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Overpass No. 1 over Inner Oval Roadway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).