US Bridges

Union Avenue over Elizabeth River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.05 MI SW of Gsp at 142A · Structure no. 2019040

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,162
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Avenue over Elizabeth River is a concrete culvert carrying Union Avenue over Elizabeth River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,162 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,079 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Avenue
CrossesElizabeth River
Location0.05 MI SW of Gsp at 142A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.70718, -74.24717
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,162 (2024)
Projected traffic5,079 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 Union Avenue over Elizabeth River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Avenue 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Union Avenue over Elizabeth River carry?

About 4,162 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Union Avenue over Elizabeth River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Union Avenue over Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.