US Bridges

Sussex Avenue over City Subway

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI W I-280&NJ21 JCT · Structure no. 0700N04

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,420
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sussex Avenue over City Subway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sussex Avenue over City Subway in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 3,420 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,170 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSussex Avenue
CrossesCity Subway
Location1.0 MI W I-280&NJ21 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.74908, -74.18632
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,420 (2024)
Projected traffic4,170 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sussex Avenue over City Subway built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sussex Avenue 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 Sussex Avenue over City Subway carry?

About 3,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sussex Avenue over City Subway?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Sussex Avenue over City Subway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.