US Bridges

Reloc.Bayway Ave. over Njtpk Rwys & Ramps Nt&tn

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · .25 MI S Elizabeth River · Structure no. M099510

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
680 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
7,037
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Reloc.Bayway Ave. over Njtpk Rwys & Ramps Nt&tn is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reloc.Bayway Ave. over Njtpk Rwys & Ramps Nt&tn in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 7,037 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,586 by 2043. The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesReloc.Bayway Ave.
CrossesNjtpk Rwys & Ramps Nt&tn
Location.25 MI S Elizabeth River
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.64278, -74.20602
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length680 ft (207.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,037 (2023)
Projected traffic8,586 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Reloc.Bayway Ave. over Njtpk Rwys & Ramps Nt&tn built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reloc.Bayway Ave. over Njtpk Rwys & Ramps Nt&tn 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Reloc.Bayway Ave. over Njtpk Rwys & Ramps Nt&tn carry?

About 7,037 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Reloc.Bayway Ave. over Njtpk Rwys & Ramps Nt&tn?

The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Reloc.Bayway Ave. over Njtpk Rwys & Ramps Nt&tn?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.