Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Central Avenue Bridge

Facts

Overview: Pony truss bridge over City Subway on Central Avenue in Newark
Location: Essex County, New Jersey
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built 1908
Design: Pony truss
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 112.9 ft.
Total length: 118.1 ft.
Deck width: 47.2 ft.
Inventory numbers: NJ 0700N06 (New Jersey bridge number)
BH 25168 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 07/2006): Deck condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 53.7 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2006): 11,970