US Bridges

Doremus Avenue over Lhv Ml Conrail

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.39 MI N of I-78 · Structure no. 0751160

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,319 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
10,251
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Doremus Avenue over Lhv Ml Conrail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doremus Avenue over Lhv Ml Conrail in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 10,251 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,301 by 2044. The structure is 1,319 ft (402 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDoremus Avenue
CrossesLhv Ml Conrail
Location0.39 MI N of I-78
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.705, -74.135
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,319 ft (402 m)
Longest span187 ft (57 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,251 (2024)
Projected traffic12,301 by 2044
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doremus Avenue over Lhv Ml Conrail built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doremus Avenue over Lhv Ml Conrail 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 Doremus Avenue over Lhv Ml Conrail carry?

About 10,251 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Doremus Avenue over Lhv Ml Conrail?

The structure is 1,319 ft (402 m) long with a longest span of 187 ft (57 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Doremus Avenue over Lhv Ml Conrail?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.