Nye Ave over Elizabeth River
GoodEssex County, New Jersey · 0.16 Mile W.Of Union Ave. · Structure no. 0701665
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,090
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nye Ave over Elizabeth River is a concrete slab carrying Nye Ave over Elizabeth River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,090 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,918 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nye Ave over Elizabeth River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nye Ave over Elizabeth River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Nye Ave over Elizabeth River carry?
About 9,090 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nye Ave over Elizabeth River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Nye Ave over Elizabeth River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.