US Bridges

Bay Street over Conrail (abnd)

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 2.0MI SW of Gsp Exit 151 · Structure no. 0769168

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,490
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Bay Street over Conrail (abnd) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bay Street over Conrail (abnd) in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7,490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,139 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBay Street
CrossesConrail (abnd)
Location2.0MI SW of Gsp Exit 151
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.80994, -74.20591
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,490 (2023)
Projected traffic9,139 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$422,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bay Street over Conrail (abnd) built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bay Street over Conrail (abnd) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bay Street over Conrail (abnd) carry?

About 7,490 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bay Street over Conrail (abnd)?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bay Street over Conrail (abnd)?

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