Parkway N/S over Lehigh Valley Main Line
FairUnion County, New Jersey · 6.4 Miles North of Nj 27 · Structure no. 361383T
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 319 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220,314
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Parkway N/S over Lehigh Valley Main Line is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parkway N/S over Lehigh Valley Main Line in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 77 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 220,314 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 326,240 by 2043. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parkway N/S over Lehigh Valley Main Line built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Parkway N/S 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Parkway N/S over Lehigh Valley Main Line carry?
About 220,314 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Parkway N/S over Lehigh Valley Main Line?
The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.
Who owns Parkway N/S over Lehigh Valley Main Line?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.