US Bridges

Glenside Ave (527) over I-78

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 2.6 MI E of I-78 Exit 43 · Structure no. 2010158

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,258
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenside Ave (527) over I-78 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glenside Ave (527) over I-78 in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 7,258 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,709 by 2043. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGlenside Ave (527)
CrossesI-78
Location2.6 MI E of I-78 Exit 43
RouteCounty Highway 527
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.69761, -74.36683
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,258 (2023)
Projected traffic8,709 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Glenside Ave (527) over I-78 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenside Ave (527) over I-78 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Glenside Ave (527) over I-78 carry?

About 7,258 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Glenside Ave (527) over I-78?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Glenside Ave (527) over I-78?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.