US Bridges

Nj 439 over Elizabeth River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.9MI South of Rt 27 · Structure no. 2013154

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,966
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 439 over Elizabeth River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nj 439 over Elizabeth River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 27,966 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,559 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 439
CrossesElizabeth River
Location0.9MI South of Rt 27
RouteState Highway 439
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.67729, -74.22571
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,966 (2023)
Projected traffic33,559 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$102,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 439 over Elizabeth River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 439 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 439 over Elizabeth River carry?

About 27,966 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 439 over Elizabeth River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 439 over Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.