Wilson Avenue over Conrail/Newark-Eliza Trk
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 0.44 MI E of US Rt 1&9 · Structure no. 0750160
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 785 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,118
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Wilson Avenue over Conrail/Newark-Eliza Trk is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Wilson Avenue over Conrail/Newark-Eliza Trk in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 87 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 10,118 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,142 by 2042. The structure is 785 ft (239.3 m) long and 32 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 Wilson Avenue over Conrail/Newark-Eliza Trk built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Wilson Avenue over Conrail/Newark-Eliza Trk 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Wilson Avenue over Conrail/Newark-Eliza Trk carry?
About 10,118 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Wilson Avenue over Conrail/Newark-Eliza Trk?
The structure is 785 ft (239.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Wilson Avenue over Conrail/Newark-Eliza Trk?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.