US Bridges

CR 506 Spur over City Subway

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.4 MI NW I-280&NJ21 JCT · Structure no. 0700N02

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,890
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 506 Spur over City Subway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 506 Spur over City Subway in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 93 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 21,890 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,710 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 506 Spur
CrossesCity Subway
Location1.4 MI NW I-280&NJ21 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 506
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.76566, -74.17987
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,890 (2024)
Projected traffic26,710 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 506 Spur over City Subway built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is CR 506 Spur 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 CR 506 Spur over City Subway carry?

About 21,890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 506 Spur over City Subway?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns CR 506 Spur over City Subway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.