US Bridges

Tm a E & a Rmp #21 over Parking Lot

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 3.1 MI from Nj Tpk Toll · Structure no. 3800053

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
726 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
56,291
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tm a E & a Rmp #21 over Parking Lot is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tm a E & a Rmp #21 over Parking Lot 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 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 56,291 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,549 by 2044. The structure is 726 ft (221.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTm a E & a Rmp #21
CrossesParking Lot
Location3.1 MI from Nj Tpk Toll
Coordinates40.68843, -74.18336
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length726 ft (221.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,291 (2024)
Projected traffic67,549 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Tm a E & a Rmp #21 over Parking Lot built?

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

What condition is Tm a E & a Rmp #21 over Parking Lot 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 Tm a E & a Rmp #21 over Parking Lot carry?

About 56,291 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tm a E & a Rmp #21 over Parking Lot?

The structure is 726 ft (221.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Tm a E & a Rmp #21 over Parking Lot?

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