NORTH AVE EB
Carrying NORTH AVE EB over CENTRAL RR OF NJ-CONRAIL
0.15 MI E OF NJTPK, Union, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NORTH AVE EB
The NORTH AVE EB bridge in Union, New Jersey carries NORTH AVE EB over CENTRAL RR OF NJ-CONRAIL. It was built in 1951, making it 75 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2000, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 78.0 meters (256 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,815 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 56.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NORTH AVE EB compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1951
- Last Reconstructed
- 2000
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 78.0 m (256 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.0 m (46 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 18,815 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 3800068
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) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
NORTH AVE EB 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 NORTH AVE EB against other structures in Union 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 NORTH AVE EB?
NORTH AVE EB in Union, New Jersey has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NORTH AVE EB inspected?
NORTH AVE EB'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 18,815 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTH AVE EB 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 NORTH AVE EB?
NORTH AVE EB has an NBI inventory load rating of 56.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NORTH AVE EB?
NORTH AVE EB is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is NORTH AVE EB and does age affect safety?
NORTH AVE EB was built in 1951, making it 75 years old and last reconstructed in 2000.
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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