US Bridges

Corbin Street over Elizabeth Channel

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · Corbin ST & Elizabeth Ch · Structure no. 3800075

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
19,943
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Corbin Street over Elizabeth Channel is a concrete continuous other carrying Corbin Street over Elizabeth Channel in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 19,943 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,334 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 292 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCorbin Street
CrossesElizabeth Channel
LocationCorbin ST & Elizabeth Ch
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.68862, -74.16063
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width292 ft (89 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,943 (2024)
Projected traffic24,334 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Corbin Street over Elizabeth Channel built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corbin Street over Elizabeth Channel 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Corbin Street over Elizabeth Channel carry?

About 19,943 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Corbin Street over Elizabeth Channel?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 292 ft wide.

Who owns Corbin Street over Elizabeth Channel?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.