US Bridges

Gordon St. (CR617) over Abandoned Eliz Ind Track

Good

Union County, New Jersey · 0.05 Mi. S of NJ28 · Structure no. 2050150

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,005
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Gordon St. (CR617) over Abandoned Eliz Ind Track is a steel truss - thru carrying Gordon St. (CR617) over Abandoned Eliz Ind Track in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,005 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,670 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGordon St. (CR617)
CrossesAbandoned Eliz Ind Track
Location0.05 Mi. S of NJ28
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.65874, -74.27716
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,005 (2024)
Projected traffic3,670 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gordon St. (CR617) over Abandoned Eliz Ind Track built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gordon St. (CR617) over Abandoned Eliz Ind Track in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Gordon St. (CR617) over Abandoned Eliz Ind Track carry?

About 3,005 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gordon St. (CR617) over Abandoned Eliz Ind Track?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Gordon St. (CR617) over Abandoned Eliz Ind Track?

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