Bascule span and truss superstructure destroyed by flash flooding on April 16, 2018. Some substructure elements reportedly remain damaged but intact
Future prospects
Much of the bridge was lost to flash flooding in April 2018. Some substructure elements reportedly remain extant but damaged. These remaining elements, however, are likely at high risk for demolition
History
Built 1922; rehabilitated 1974; mostly destroyed by flash flooding 2018
NJ 2004001 (New Jersey bridge number)
BH 25603 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection report (as of May 2010)
Overall condition: Poor
Superstructure condition rating: Serious(3 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Poor(4 out of 9)
Deck condition rating: Poor(4 out of 9)
Sufficiency rating: 24.3 (out of 100) View more at BridgeReports.com
Categories
Update Log
April 16, 2018: Updated by Amanda: Much of this bridge was destroyed by flash flooding about an hour ago
March 20, 2015: Updated by Luke: Added category "Linde & Griffith"
December 28, 2013: New Street View added by Douglas Butler
August 22, 2013: Updated by Nathan Holth: This bridge is closed and at risk for demolition.
June 29, 2013: Photo imported by Dave King
November 15, 2011: Updated by Nathan Holth: Updated Bridge Type
Update: South Front Street is completely underwater for about 2 miles leading up to where the bridge once stood on either side.
NJDOT is discussing possibly erecting a bailey truss bridge once the floodwaters recede in order to reopen the crossing - however the permanent future of a bridge here (or lack thereof) is still uncertain.
South Front Street Bridge
Posted April 16, 2018, by Amanda
Much of this bridge was destroyed by flash flooding about an hour ago.
Although not officially confirmed by any sources, reportedly some substructure elements remain damaged but intact.
Update: South Front Street is completely underwater for about 2 miles leading up to where the bridge once stood on either side.
NJDOT is discussing possibly erecting a bailey truss bridge once the floodwaters recede in order to reopen the crossing - however the permanent future of a bridge here (or lack thereof) is still uncertain.