Commonwealth Blvd over Union Branch
GoodOcean County, New Jersey · 0.14 MI W of Rt 571 · Structure no. 1518001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 65 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,893
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Commonwealth Blvd over Union Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Commonwealth Blvd over Union Branch in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 39 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,893 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,872 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Commonwealth Blvd over Union Branch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Commonwealth Blvd over Union Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Commonwealth Blvd over Union Branch carry?
About 9,893 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Commonwealth Blvd over Union Branch?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Commonwealth Blvd over Union Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.