US Bridges

Broad ST CR512 SB over Nj 24

Poor

Union County, New Jersey · At Intch 9A of Nj 24 · Structure no. 2018150

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad ST CR512 SB over Nj 24 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad ST CR512 SB over Nj 24 in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,300 by 2043. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBroad ST CR512 SB
CrossesNj 24
LocationAt Intch 9A of Nj 24
RouteCounty Highway 512
Coordinates40.71921, -74.3336
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2023)
Projected traffic12,300 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad ST CR512 SB over Nj 24 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad ST CR512 SB over Nj 24 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Broad ST CR512 SB over Nj 24 carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Broad ST CR512 SB over Nj 24?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Broad ST CR512 SB over Nj 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.