US Bridges

North Ave. WB over South Directory Road

Good

Union County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI from Nj Tpk Toll · Structure no. 3800022

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,244
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

North Ave. WB over South Directory Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Ave. WB over South Directory Road in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 24,244 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,582 by 2044. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Ave. WB
CrossesSouth Directory Road
Location0.5 MI from Nj Tpk Toll
RouteCounty Highway 624
Coordinates40.67432, -74.18833
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,244 (2024)
Projected traffic29,582 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Ave. WB over South Directory Road built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Ave. WB over South Directory Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does North Ave. WB over South Directory Road carry?

About 24,244 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Ave. WB over South Directory Road?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns North Ave. WB over South Directory Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).