US Bridges

Haynes Avenue over Amtrk NJT Cnrl Atrn & RD

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI S NJ27 & US22 JCT · Structure no. 0749160

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
1,164 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
8,040
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haynes Avenue over Amtrk NJT Cnrl Atrn & RD is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Haynes Avenue over Amtrk NJT Cnrl Atrn & RD in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 8,040 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,810 by 2044. The structure is 1,164 ft (354.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHaynes Avenue
CrossesAmtrk NJT Cnrl Atrn & RD
Location0.4 MI S NJ27 & US22 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.70184, -74.19289
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,164 ft (354.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,040 (2024)
Projected traffic9,810 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Haynes Avenue over Amtrk NJT Cnrl Atrn & RD built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haynes Avenue over Amtrk NJT Cnrl Atrn & RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Haynes Avenue over Amtrk NJT Cnrl Atrn & RD carry?

About 8,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Haynes Avenue over Amtrk NJT Cnrl Atrn & RD?

The structure is 1,164 ft (354.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Haynes Avenue over Amtrk NJT Cnrl Atrn & RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.