US Bridges

Liberty AV-CR509 over Elizabeth River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · Near Conant Street · Structure no. 2007020

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,991
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty AV-CR509 over Elizabeth River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Liberty AV-CR509 over Elizabeth River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 12,991 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,851 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty AV-CR509
CrossesElizabeth River
LocationNear Conant Street
RouteCounty Highway 509
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.68974, -74.23792
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,991 (2024)
Projected traffic15,851 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty AV-CR509 over Elizabeth River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty AV-CR509 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 Liberty AV-CR509 over Elizabeth River carry?

About 12,991 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Liberty AV-CR509 over Elizabeth River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty AV-CR509 over Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.