US Bridges

Springfield Avenue over Elizabeth River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI W of Clinton Ave · Structure no. 0700072

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,604
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springfield Avenue over Elizabeth River is a concrete slab carrying Springfield Avenue over Elizabeth River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 125 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 17,604 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,124 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringfield Avenue
CrossesElizabeth River
Location0.3 MI W of Clinton Ave
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.72564, -74.23329
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,604 (2023)
Projected traffic21,124 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springfield Avenue over Elizabeth River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.

What condition is Springfield 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Springfield Avenue over Elizabeth River carry?

About 17,604 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Springfield Avenue over Elizabeth River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Springfield Avenue over Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.