US Bridges

Chilton Avenue over Abnd Elizabeth Ind Track

Poor

Union County, New Jersey · 0.04 MI S of W. Grand St. · Structure no. 2050162

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,580
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Chilton Avenue over Abnd Elizabeth Ind Track is a steel truss - thru carrying Chilton Avenue over Abnd Elizabeth Ind Track in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,580 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,470 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChilton Avenue
CrossesAbnd Elizabeth Ind Track
Location0.04 MI S of W. Grand St.
RouteState Highway 27Z
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.666, -74.22381
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,580 (2024)
Projected traffic10,470 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chilton Avenue over Abnd Elizabeth Ind Track built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chilton Avenue over Abnd Elizabeth Ind Track in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Chilton Avenue over Abnd Elizabeth Ind Track carry?

About 8,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Chilton Avenue over Abnd Elizabeth Ind Track?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Chilton Avenue over Abnd Elizabeth Ind Track?

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