US Bridges

Elizabeth Avenue over Stream 10-7-17

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.02 MI S of Nj 28 · Structure no. 2016076

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,581
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elizabeth Avenue over Stream 10-7-17 is a concrete culvert carrying Elizabeth Avenue over Stream 10-7-17 in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1939, 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 1,581 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,929 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElizabeth Avenue
CrossesStream 10-7-17
Location0.02 MI S of Nj 28
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.64604, -74.36495
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,581 (2024)
Projected traffic1,929 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Avenue over Stream 10-7-17 built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.

What condition is Elizabeth Avenue over Stream 10-7-17 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 Elizabeth Avenue over Stream 10-7-17 carry?

About 1,581 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elizabeth Avenue over Stream 10-7-17?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Elizabeth Avenue over Stream 10-7-17?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.