US Bridges

Trm C Arvl Rmp #23 over Lower Level

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 3.7 MI from Nj Tpk Toll · Structure no. 3800055

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
730 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
9,011
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Trm C Arvl Rmp #23 over Lower Level is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Trm C Arvl Rmp #23 over Lower Level in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,011 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,813 by 2044. The structure is 730 ft (222.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTrm C Arvl Rmp #23
CrossesLower Level
Location3.7 MI from Nj Tpk Toll
Coordinates40.69439, -74.17695
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length730 ft (222.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,011 (2024)
Projected traffic10,813 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 Trm C Arvl Rmp #23 over Lower Level built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Trm C Arvl Rmp #23 over Lower Level in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Trm C Arvl Rmp #23 over Lower Level carry?

About 9,011 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Trm C Arvl Rmp #23 over Lower Level?

The structure is 730 ft (222.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Trm C Arvl Rmp #23 over Lower Level?

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