US Bridges

Vet. Mem. Drive over Norfolk So. RR Acces RD

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI East of Njtp · Structure no. 2004103

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
451 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,559
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vet. Mem. Drive over Norfolk So. RR Acces RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vet. Mem. Drive over Norfolk So. RR Acces RD in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 9,559 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,664 by 2044. The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVet. Mem. Drive
CrossesNorfolk So. RR Acces RD
Location0.2 MI East of Njtp
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.66101, -74.18
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length451 ft (137.5 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,559 (2024)
Projected traffic11,664 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Vet. Mem. Drive over Norfolk So. RR Acces RD built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vet. Mem. Drive over Norfolk So. RR Acces RD 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 Vet. Mem. Drive over Norfolk So. RR Acces RD carry?

About 9,559 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vet. Mem. Drive over Norfolk So. RR Acces RD?

The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Vet. Mem. Drive over Norfolk So. RR Acces RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.