Watchung Av(cr655) over Third River

Fair Condition72 years old21,931 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyEssex
Location265 W Of Gsp Entr
CarriesWatchung Av(cr655)
CrossesThird River
Coordinates40.82863, -74.17882

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length43.0 ft (13.1 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width58.1 ft (17.7 m)
Deck Area231.9 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1954 (reconstructed 1982)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic21,931 (2024)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number0700033

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