US Bridges

Elizabeth AV-CR514 over Storm Sewer

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · At Fay Avenue · Structure no. 2009010

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,974
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elizabeth AV-CR514 over Storm Sewer is a concrete culvert carrying Elizabeth AV-CR514 over Storm Sewer in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 15,974 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,491 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElizabeth AV-CR514
CrossesStorm Sewer
LocationAt Fay Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 514
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.65112, -74.23098
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,974 (2024)
Projected traffic19,491 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elizabeth AV-CR514 over Storm Sewer built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elizabeth AV-CR514 over Storm Sewer 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Elizabeth AV-CR514 over Storm Sewer carry?

About 15,974 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Elizabeth AV-CR514 over Storm Sewer?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Elizabeth AV-CR514 over Storm Sewer?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.