US Bridges

Approach Br over Arrivals Earhart DR

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 1 MI E of Njtpk · Structure no. 3800099

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
836 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
40,400
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Approach Br over Arrivals Earhart DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Approach Br over Arrivals Earhart DR in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 40,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,480 by 2044. The structure is 836 ft (254.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesApproach Br
CrossesArrivals Earhart DR
Location1 MI E of Njtpk
Coordinates40.68194, -74.19066
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length836 ft (254.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,400 (2024)
Projected traffic48,480 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Approach Br over Arrivals Earhart DR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Approach Br over Arrivals Earhart DR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Approach Br over Arrivals Earhart DR carry?

About 40,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Approach Br over Arrivals Earhart DR?

The structure is 836 ft (254.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Approach Br over Arrivals Earhart DR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.