US Bridges

Morris Ave (CR527) over Nj 24

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · At Intch 9B of Nj 24 · Structure no. 2018151

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,758
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Ave (CR527) over Nj 24 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morris Ave (CR527) 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 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 12,758 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,309 by 2043. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMorris Ave (CR527)
CrossesNj 24
LocationAt Intch 9B of Nj 24
RouteCounty Highway 527
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71761, -74.33173
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,758 (2023)
Projected traffic15,309 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$758,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Morris Ave (CR527) over Nj 24 built?

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

What condition is Morris Ave (CR527) over Nj 24 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Morris Ave (CR527) over Nj 24 carry?

About 12,758 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Morris Ave (CR527) over Nj 24?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Ave (CR527) over Nj 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.