US Bridges

South Arlington Av over Orange Ind Trck (aband)

FairPosted for load

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.6MI N of I280&GSP JCT · Structure no. 0755160

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,202
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

South Arlington Av over Orange Ind Trck (aband) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Arlington Av over Orange Ind Trck (aband) 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,202 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,347 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Arlington Av
CrossesOrange Ind Trck (aband)
Location1.6MI N of I280&GSP JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.78026, -74.19638
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,202 (2023)
Projected traffic6,347 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$226,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Arlington Av over Orange Ind Trck (aband) built?

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

What condition is South Arlington Av over Orange Ind Trck (aband) 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 2023.

How much traffic does South Arlington Av over Orange Ind Trck (aband) carry?

About 5,202 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is South Arlington Av over Orange Ind Trck (aband)?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns South Arlington Av over Orange Ind Trck (aband)?

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