US Bridges

Express Roadway over Sidewalk

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 3.7 MI from Nj Tpk Toll · Structure no. 3800090

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
679 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
32,264
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Express Roadway over Sidewalk is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Express Roadway over Sidewalk in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 32,264 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,717 by 2044. The structure is 679 ft (207 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesExpress Roadway
CrossesSidewalk
Location3.7 MI from Nj Tpk Toll
Coordinates40.6943, -74.17717
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length679 ft (207 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,264 (2024)
Projected traffic38,717 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed—
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 Express Roadway over Sidewalk built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Express Roadway over Sidewalk 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 Express Roadway over Sidewalk carry?

About 32,264 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Express Roadway over Sidewalk?

The structure is 679 ft (207 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Express Roadway over Sidewalk?

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