US Bridges

Jersey Gardens Blv over Conrail & Norfolk S RR

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.1MI E of Njtp Exit 13A · Structure no. 2004102

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
538 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,367
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jersey Gardens Blv over Conrail & Norfolk S RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jersey Gardens Blv over Conrail & Norfolk S RR in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 14,367 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,506 by 2044. The structure is 538 ft (164 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJersey Gardens Blv
CrossesConrail & Norfolk S RR
Location0.1MI E of Njtp Exit 13A
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.66369, -74.18036
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length538 ft (164 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,367 (2024)
Projected traffic17,506 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jersey Gardens Blv over Conrail & Norfolk S RR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jersey Gardens Blv over Conrail & Norfolk S RR 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 Jersey Gardens Blv over Conrail & Norfolk S RR carry?

About 14,367 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jersey Gardens Blv over Conrail & Norfolk S RR?

The structure is 538 ft (164 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Jersey Gardens Blv over Conrail & Norfolk S RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.