US Bridges

Parkway N/S over Elizabeth River

Good

Union County, New Jersey · 0.05 Mi. N of Chestnut ST · Structure no. 361410C

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
287,498
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Parkway N/S over Elizabeth River is a concrete culvert carrying Parkway N/S over Elizabeth River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 287,498 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350,803 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesParkway N/S
CrossesElizabeth River
Location0.05 Mi. N of Chestnut ST
Coordinates40.68989, -74.26979
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287,498 (2023)
Projected traffic350,803 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parkway N/S over Elizabeth River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkway N/S over Elizabeth River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Parkway N/S over Elizabeth River carry?

About 287,498 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parkway N/S over Elizabeth River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Parkway N/S over Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.