Trotters Lane over Elizabeth River
FairUnion County, New Jersey · Near Parker RD · Structure no. 2004016
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,961
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Trotters Lane over Elizabeth River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Trotters Lane 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 1,961 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,392 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 50 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Trotters Lane over Elizabeth River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Trotters Lane 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 Trotters Lane over Elizabeth River carry?
About 1,961 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Trotters Lane over Elizabeth River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Trotters Lane over Elizabeth River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.