US Bridges

Newark Street over City Subway

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI SW I-280&NJ21 JCT · Structure no. 0700N08

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,230
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newark Street over City Subway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newark 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 2,230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,720 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNewark Street
CrossesCity Subway
Location0.8 MI SW I-280&NJ21 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.7452, -74.1825
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,230 (2024)
Projected traffic2,720 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Newark Street over City Subway built?

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

What condition is Newark 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 Newark Street over City Subway carry?

About 2,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Newark Street over City Subway?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Newark Street over City Subway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.