US Bridges

Sharp ST over Union Lake Dam Raceway

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI North of RTE 49 · Structure no. 0600010

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,459
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharp ST over Union Lake Dam Raceway is a concrete culvert carrying Sharp ST over Union Lake Dam Raceway in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 12,459 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,203 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSharp ST
CrossesUnion Lake Dam Raceway
Location0.6 MI North of RTE 49
RouteCounty Highway 667
Coordinates39.40335, -75.04915
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,459 (2024)
Projected traffic15,203 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sharp ST over Union Lake Dam Raceway built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharp ST over Union Lake Dam Raceway 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sharp ST over Union Lake Dam Raceway carry?

About 12,459 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sharp ST over Union Lake Dam Raceway?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sharp ST over Union Lake Dam Raceway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.