US Bridges

Baltusrol Road over Nj 24

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI W of I-78&NJ24 JCT · Structure no. 2018153

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baltusrol Road over Nj 24 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baltusrol Road 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 3,175 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,874 by 2043. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBaltusrol Road
CrossesNj 24
Location0.2 MI W of I-78&NJ24 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71386, -74.32598
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,175 (2023)
Projected traffic3,874 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$1.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Baltusrol Road over Nj 24 built?

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

What condition is Baltusrol Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Baltusrol Road over Nj 24 carry?

About 3,175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Baltusrol Road over Nj 24?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Baltusrol Road over Nj 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.