US Bridges

Walnut Street over Form Elizabeth Ind Track

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.05 MI S of Nj Route 28 · Structure no. 2050161

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,990
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Walnut Street over Form Elizabeth Ind Track is a steel truss - thru carrying Walnut Street over Form Elizabeth Ind Track in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 114 years old, older 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 2,990 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWalnut Street
CrossesForm Elizabeth Ind Track
Location0.05 MI S of Nj Route 28
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.66119, -74.26069
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,990 (2024)
Projected traffic3,650 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Street over Form Elizabeth Ind Track built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Walnut Street over Form Elizabeth Ind Track 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 2024.

How much traffic does Walnut Street over Form Elizabeth Ind Track carry?

About 2,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Street over Form Elizabeth Ind Track?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Street over Form Elizabeth Ind Track?

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