US Bridges

Park Ave (cr 616) over AMTRAK NE Corridor

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.35 Miles N of US 1&9 · Structure no. 2049160

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,175
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Park Ave (cr 616) over AMTRAK NE Corridor is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Ave (cr 616) over AMTRAK NE Corridor in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 9,175 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,195 by 2044. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Ave (cr 616)
CrossesAMTRAK NE Corridor
Location0.35 Miles N of US 1&9
RouteCounty Highway 514
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.64864, -74.23107
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,175 (2024)
Projected traffic11,195 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Ave (cr 616) over AMTRAK NE Corridor built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Ave (cr 616) over AMTRAK NE Corridor 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Park Ave (cr 616) over AMTRAK NE Corridor carry?

About 9,175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Park Ave (cr 616) over AMTRAK NE Corridor?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Park Ave (cr 616) over AMTRAK NE Corridor?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.