Yale Avenue over Elizabeth River
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 0.25 Miles East of CR 619 · Structure no. 0700040
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,038
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yale Avenue over Elizabeth River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yale Avenue over Elizabeth River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 5 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 3,038 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,646 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yale Avenue over Elizabeth River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yale Avenue 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Yale Avenue over Elizabeth River carry?
About 3,038 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Yale Avenue over Elizabeth River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Yale Avenue over Elizabeth River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.