CENTRAL AVE CR 508
Carrying CENTRAL AVE CR 508 over CITY SUBWAY
1.0 MI SW I-280&NJ21 JCT, Essex, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CENTRAL AVE CR 508
The CENTRAL AVE CR 508 bridge in Essex, New Jersey carries CENTRAL AVE CR 508 over CITY SUBWAY. It was built in 1908, making it 118 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 36.0 meters (118 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,720 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 8.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CENTRAL AVE CR 508 compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1908
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 36.0 m (118 ft)
- Deck Width
- 23.8 m (78 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,720 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0700N06
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
CENTRAL AVE CR 508 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare CENTRAL AVE CR 508 against other structures in Essex and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CENTRAL AVE CR 508?
CENTRAL AVE CR 508 in Essex, New Jersey has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CENTRAL AVE CR 508 inspected?
CENTRAL AVE CR 508's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 11,720 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CENTRAL AVE CR 508 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CENTRAL AVE CR 508?
CENTRAL AVE CR 508 has an NBI inventory load rating of 8.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CENTRAL AVE CR 508?
CENTRAL AVE CR 508 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is CENTRAL AVE CR 508 and does age affect safety?
CENTRAL AVE CR 508 was built in 1908, making it 118 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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