US Bridges

Irvington Avenue over Elizabeth River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · Near Morris Avenue · Structure no. 2004015

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,664
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irvington Avenue over Elizabeth River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Irvington Avenue 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 11,664 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,232 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIrvington Avenue
CrossesElizabeth River
LocationNear Morris Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.67106, -74.21949
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 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 width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,664 (2024)
Projected traffic14,232 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 Irvington Avenue over Elizabeth River built?

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

What condition is Irvington Avenue 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 Irvington Avenue over Elizabeth River carry?

About 11,664 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Irvington Avenue over Elizabeth River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Irvington Avenue over Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.