US Bridges

So Broad ST CR 623 over Elizabeth River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · Near Elizabeth Avenue · Structure no. 2004007

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,630
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

So Broad ST CR 623 over Elizabeth River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying So Broad ST CR 623 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 8,630 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,530 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSo Broad ST CR 623
CrossesElizabeth River
LocationNear Elizabeth Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 623
Coordinates40.66089, -74.21501
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,630 (2024)
Projected traffic10,530 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 So Broad ST CR 623 over Elizabeth River built?

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

What condition is So Broad ST CR 623 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 So Broad ST CR 623 over Elizabeth River carry?

About 8,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is So Broad ST CR 623 over Elizabeth River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns So Broad ST CR 623 over Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.