US Bridges

Bridge Street over Elizabeth River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · Near Pearl Street · Structure no. 2004006

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
12,452
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Elizabeth River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridge 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 12,452 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,194 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesElizabeth River
LocationNear Pearl Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.66093, -74.2115
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,452 (2024)
Projected traffic15,194 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Street over Elizabeth River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge 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 Bridge Street over Elizabeth River carry?

About 12,452 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bridge 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 60 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.