North Ave EB over Central RR of Nj-Conrail
PoorUnion County, New Jersey · 0.15 MI E of Njtpk · Structure no. 3800068
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 256 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,193
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
North Ave EB over Central RR of Nj-Conrail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Ave EB over Central RR of Nj-Conrail in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 74 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 19,193 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,419 by 2044. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 46 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Ave EB over Central RR of Nj-Conrail built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is North Ave EB over Central RR of Nj-Conrail in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does North Ave EB over Central RR of Nj-Conrail carry?
About 19,193 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is North Ave EB over Central RR of Nj-Conrail?
The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns North Ave EB over Central RR of Nj-Conrail?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.