Heller Parkway over City Subway
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 2.1 MI NE I-280&NJ21 JCT · Structure no. 0700N01
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Heller Parkway over City Subway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Heller Parkway over City Subway in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 17,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,990 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Heller Parkway over City Subway built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Heller Parkway over City Subway 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Heller Parkway over City Subway carry?
About 17,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Heller Parkway over City Subway?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Heller Parkway over City Subway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.