US Bridges

Madison Avenue over Elizabeth River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.02 Mi. W. of Lenox Ave. · Structure no. 0700094

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,673
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Avenue over Elizabeth River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Madison Avenue over Elizabeth River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,673 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,482 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison Avenue
CrossesElizabeth River
Location0.02 Mi. W. of Lenox Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.73342, -74.23264
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,673 (2022)
Projected traffic4,482 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison Avenue over Elizabeth River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison 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 2024.

How much traffic does Madison Avenue over Elizabeth River carry?

About 3,673 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Madison Avenue over Elizabeth River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Avenue over Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.