Central Ave CR 508 over City Subway
PoorPosted for loadEssex County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI SW I-280&NJ21 JCT · Structure no. 0700N06
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,960
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Ave CR 508 over City Subway is a steel truss - thru carrying Central Ave CR 508 over City Subway in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11,960 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,600 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 78 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Central Ave CR 508 over City Subway built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.
What condition is Central Ave CR 508 over City Subway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Central Ave CR 508 over City Subway carry?
About 11,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Central Ave CR 508 over City Subway?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Central Ave CR 508 over City Subway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.