Park Ave (cr 531) over Lehigh Valley Main Line
PoorPosted for loadMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 2.9MI N of I287&NJ27 JCT · Structure no. 1253163
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,333
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Park Ave (cr 531) over Lehigh Valley Main Line is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Park Ave (cr 531) over Lehigh Valley Main Line in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 14,333 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,489 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Park Ave (cr 531) over Lehigh Valley Main Line built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is Park Ave (cr 531) over Lehigh Valley Main Line in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Park Ave (cr 531) over Lehigh Valley Main Line carry?
About 14,333 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Park Ave (cr 531) over Lehigh Valley Main Line?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Park Ave (cr 531) over Lehigh Valley Main Line?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.