South Orange Ave.
Carrying South Orange Ave. over WEST BRANCH RAHWAY RIVER
1 MI EAST OF CR 527 JCT, Essex, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: South Orange Ave.
The South Orange Ave. bridge in Essex, New Jersey carries South Orange Ave. over WEST BRANCH RAHWAY RIVER. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2016, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 14.3 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,407 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 64.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How South Orange Ave. 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1991
- Last Reconstructed
- 2016
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 14.3 m (47 ft)
- Deck Width
- 21.8 m (72 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 18,407 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0700107
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 South Orange Ave. 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 South Orange Ave. 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 South Orange Ave.?
South Orange Ave. in Essex, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is South Orange Ave. inspected?
South Orange Ave.'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 18,407 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. South Orange Ave. is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for South Orange Ave.?
South Orange Ave. has an NBI inventory load rating of 64.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining South Orange Ave.?
South Orange Ave. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is South Orange Ave. and does age affect safety?
South Orange Ave. was built in 1991, making it 35 years old and last reconstructed in 2016.
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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