South Street over Elizabeth River
FairUnion County, New Jersey · Near Pearl Street · Structure no. 2004005
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,582
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Street over Elizabeth River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Street over Elizabeth River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8,582 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,471 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Street over Elizabeth River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is South 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 Street over Elizabeth River carry?
About 8,582 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is South Street over Elizabeth River?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns South Street over Elizabeth River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.