Norfolk Street over City Subway
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI SW I-280&NJ21 JCT · Structure no. 0700N07
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,870
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Norfolk Street over City Subway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norfolk Street 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 10,870 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,260 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 94 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Norfolk Street over City Subway built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Norfolk Street 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Norfolk Street over City Subway carry?
About 10,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Norfolk Street over City Subway?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns Norfolk Street over City Subway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.