US Bridges

Route Nj 90 over Union Avenue

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 1.53 MI E of Betsy Rossbr · Structure no. 4500012

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,584
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Route Nj 90 over Union Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route Nj 90 over Union Avenue in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,584 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,586 by 2044. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 166 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute Nj 90
CrossesUnion Avenue
Location1.53 MI E of Betsy Rossbr
RouteState Highway 90
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.97358, -75.04273
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width166 ft (50.6 m)
Roadway width162 ft (49.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,584 (2024)
Projected traffic30,586 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route Nj 90 over Union Avenue built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route Nj 90 over Union Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Route Nj 90 over Union Avenue carry?

About 20,584 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route Nj 90 over Union Avenue?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.

Who owns Route Nj 90 over Union Avenue?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.