South Street over Conrail & Wheeler Pt. RD
GoodEssex County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI NW I-78&US1&9 JCT · Structure no. 0703153
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 788 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,421
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Street over Conrail & Wheeler Pt. RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Street over Conrail & Wheeler Pt. RD in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 40,421 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,314 by 2043. The structure is 788 ft (240.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Street over Conrail & Wheeler Pt. RD built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Street over Conrail & Wheeler Pt. RD 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does South Street over Conrail & Wheeler Pt. RD carry?
About 40,421 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is South Street over Conrail & Wheeler Pt. RD?
The structure is 788 ft (240.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns South Street over Conrail & Wheeler Pt. RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.