US Bridges

Morris Ave (CR629) over Elizabeth River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · Near Sayer Street · Structure no. 2004014

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,488
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Ave (CR629) over Elizabeth River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Morris Ave (CR629) 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 15,488 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,899 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMorris Ave (CR629)
CrossesElizabeth River
LocationNear Sayer Street
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.66985, -74.21902
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,488 (2024)
Projected traffic18,899 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morris Ave (CR629) over Elizabeth River built?

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

What condition is Morris Ave (CR629) 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 Morris Ave (CR629) over Elizabeth River carry?

About 15,488 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Morris Ave (CR629) over Elizabeth River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Ave (CR629) over Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.