Glen Avenue over West Branch Rahway River

Good Condition118 years old4,109 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyEssex
Location1 Mi East Of CR 527
CarriesGlen Avenue
CrossesWest Branch Rahway River
Coordinates40.72872, -74.30783

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length50.9 ft (15.5 m)
Max Span44.9 ft (13.7 m)
Deck Width54.5 ft (16.6 m)
Deck Area257.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1908 (reconstructed 2014)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,109 (2023)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number0700053

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