US Bridges

Jersey Gardens Blv over Earhart Drive

Good

Union County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI West of Njtp · Structure no. 2004101

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,561
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jersey Gardens Blv over Earhart Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jersey Gardens Blv over Earhart Drive in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,561 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,667 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJersey Gardens Blv
CrossesEarhart Drive
Location0.2 MI West of Njtp
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.66964, -74.18135
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,561 (2024)
Projected traffic11,667 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jersey Gardens Blv over Earhart Drive built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jersey Gardens Blv over Earhart Drive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Jersey Gardens Blv over Earhart Drive carry?

About 9,561 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jersey Gardens Blv over Earhart Drive?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Jersey Gardens Blv over Earhart Drive?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.