Central Avenue over Lehigh Valley (conrail)
FairUnion County, New Jersey · 2.0MI E of US22&GSP JCT · Structure no. 2053162
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 905 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,237
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Central Avenue over Lehigh Valley (conrail) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Avenue over Lehigh Valley (conrail) in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 3,237 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,950 by 2043. The structure is 905 ft (275.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Central Avenue over Lehigh Valley (conrail) built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Central Avenue over Lehigh Valley (conrail) 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 Avenue over Lehigh Valley (conrail) carry?
About 3,237 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Central Avenue over Lehigh Valley (conrail)?
The structure is 905 ft (275.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Central Avenue over Lehigh Valley (conrail)?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.