Trenton Avenue over Elizabeth River
FairUnion County, New Jersey · 0.3 Miles S of 3rd Ave · Structure no. 2004018
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,458
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Trenton Avenue over Elizabeth River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trenton Avenue over Elizabeth River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 74 years old, older 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 5 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 16,458 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,082 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 62 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Trenton Avenue over Elizabeth River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Trenton 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Trenton Avenue over Elizabeth River carry?
About 16,458 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Trenton Avenue over Elizabeth River?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Trenton Avenue over Elizabeth River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.