US Bridges

Entrance Br No. 14 over Service Road

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 2.6 MI from Nj Tpk Toll · Structure no. 3800046

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65,052
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Entrance Br No. 14 over Service Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Entrance Br No. 14 over Service Road in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 56 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 65,052 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,062 by 2044. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEntrance Br No. 14
CrossesService Road
Location2.6 MI from Nj Tpk Toll
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.69308, -74.18678
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,052 (2024)
Projected traffic78,062 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Entrance Br No. 14 over Service Road built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Entrance Br No. 14 over Service Road 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 Entrance Br No. 14 over Service Road carry?

About 65,052 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Entrance Br No. 14 over Service Road?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Entrance Br No. 14 over Service Road?

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