US Bridges

Wood Avenue over Central Railroad of Nj

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 1 MI N Rahway River · Structure no. M09719E

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,059
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Wood Avenue over Central Railroad of Nj is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wood Avenue over Central Railroad of Nj in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951, 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 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 31,059 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,898 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWood Avenue
CrossesCentral Railroad of Nj
Location1 MI N Rahway River
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.61155, -74.22305
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,059 (2023)
Projected traffic37,898 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wood Avenue over Central Railroad of Nj built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wood Avenue over Central Railroad of Nj 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wood Avenue over Central Railroad of Nj carry?

About 31,059 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Wood Avenue over Central Railroad of Nj?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Wood Avenue over Central Railroad of Nj?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.