Summer Street over Elizabeth River
FairUnion County, New Jersey · Summer ST at Elizabeth Rv · Structure no. 2004004
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,208
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Summer Street over Elizabeth River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Summer Street over Elizabeth River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 93 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 5,208 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,355 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Summer Street over Elizabeth River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Summer 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Summer Street over Elizabeth River carry?
About 5,208 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Summer Street over Elizabeth River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Summer Street over Elizabeth River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.