US Bridges

South First Street over Elizabeth River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.31 Mi. E of I-278 · Structure no. 2004002

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,584
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South First Street over Elizabeth River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South First Street over Elizabeth River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 3,584 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,373 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth First Street
CrossesElizabeth River
Location0.31 Mi. E of I-278
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.64203, -74.19833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,584 (2024)
Projected traffic4,373 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 South First Street over Elizabeth River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is South First Street over Elizabeth River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does South First Street over Elizabeth River carry?

About 3,584 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is South First Street over Elizabeth River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns South First Street over Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.