South Union Street over Swan Creek
FairHunterdon County, New Jersey · 680 Ft. West Nj 29 · Structure no. 1000058
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,776
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Union Street over Swan Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying South Union Street over Swan Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 years old, older 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 5 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 3,776 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,607 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Union Street over Swan Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Union Street over Swan Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does South Union Street over Swan Creek carry?
About 3,776 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is South Union Street over Swan Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns South Union Street over Swan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.