US Bridges

Nj 27NB(CHERRY St) over Former Cnjrr (aband)

Poor

Union County, New Jersey · 1.02 MI North of Nj 439 · Structure no. 2007151

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,653
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 27NB(CHERRY St) over Former Cnjrr (aband) is a steel truss - thru carrying Nj 27NB(CHERRY St) over Former Cnjrr (aband) in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 105 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,653 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,983 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 27NB(CHERRY St)
CrossesFormer Cnjrr (aband)
Location1.02 MI North of Nj 439
RouteState Highway 27
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.66656, -74.22074
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,653 (2023)
Projected traffic13,983 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 27NB(CHERRY St) over Former Cnjrr (aband) built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Nj 27NB(CHERRY St) over Former Cnjrr (aband) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 27NB(CHERRY St) over Former Cnjrr (aband) carry?

About 11,653 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 27NB(CHERRY St) over Former Cnjrr (aband)?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 27NB(CHERRY St) over Former Cnjrr (aband)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.