US Bridges

Central AVE-CR613 over Lehigh Valley Main Line

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.7 MI NW of Gsp Exit 135 · Structure no. 2053161

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,433
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Central AVE-CR613 over Lehigh Valley Main Line is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Central AVE-CR613 over Lehigh Valley Main Line in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 18,433 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,492 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral AVE-CR613
CrossesLehigh Valley Main Line
Location0.7 MI NW of Gsp Exit 135
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.63362, -74.31502
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,433 (2023)
Projected traffic22,492 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Central AVE-CR613 over Lehigh Valley Main Line built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central AVE-CR613 over Lehigh Valley Main Line 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Central AVE-CR613 over Lehigh Valley Main Line carry?

About 18,433 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Central AVE-CR613 over Lehigh Valley Main Line?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Central AVE-CR613 over Lehigh Valley Main Line?

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