US Bridges

Lyons AVE(CR602) over Elizabeth River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 200 Ft.East of Lincoln Pl · Structure no. 0700025

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,145
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyons AVE(CR602) over Elizabeth River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lyons AVE(CR602) over Elizabeth River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 85 years old, older 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 20,145 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,174 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLyons AVE(CR602)
CrossesElizabeth River
Location200 Ft.East of Lincoln Pl
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.72222, -74.23503
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,145 (2022)
Projected traffic24,174 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lyons AVE(CR602) over Elizabeth River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Lyons AVE(CR602) over Elizabeth River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lyons AVE(CR602) over Elizabeth River carry?

About 20,145 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lyons AVE(CR602) over Elizabeth River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Lyons AVE(CR602) over Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.