US Bridges

N Arlington Ave over Gsp NB & SB

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.76 MI N of GSP&RT280 Jc · Structure no. 361479T

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,586
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

N Arlington Ave over Gsp NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Arlington Ave over Gsp NB & SB in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 5,586 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,816 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Arlington Ave
CrossesGsp NB & SB
Location0.76 MI N of GSP&RT280 Jc
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.7694, -74.20439
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,586 (2023)
Projected traffic6,816 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Arlington Ave over Gsp NB & SB built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Arlington Ave over Gsp NB & SB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N Arlington Ave over Gsp NB & SB carry?

About 5,586 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Arlington Ave over Gsp NB & SB?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns N Arlington Ave over Gsp NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.