Park Avenue
Carrying Park Avenue over Park Rd & Branch Brook
IN BRANCH BROOK PARK, Essex, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Park Avenue
The Park Avenue bridge in Essex, New Jersey carries Park Avenue over Park Rd & Branch Brook. It was built in 1905, making it 121 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete. Daily traffic averages 292 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Jersey bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Park Avenue compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1905
- Material
- Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 292 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0700101
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Park Avenue is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare Park Avenue against other structures in Essex and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for Park Avenue?
Park Avenue in Essex, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Park Avenue inspected?
Park Avenue's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 292 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Park Avenue is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for Park Avenue?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for Park Avenue.
Who is responsible for maintaining Park Avenue?
Ownership is not specified for Park Avenue in the NBI.
How old is Park Avenue and does age affect safety?
Park Avenue was built in 1905, making it 121 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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