US Bridges

Washington Ave over Green Brook

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.48 MI S US 22 · Structure no. 18L0903

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,514
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Ave over Green Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Washington Ave over Green Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 66 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 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 15,514 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,930 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWashington Ave
CrossesGreen Brook
Location0.48 MI S US 22
RouteCounty Highway 529
Coordinates40.59827, -74.46988
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,514 (2023)
Projected traffic18,930 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Ave over Green Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Washington Ave over Green Brook 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Ave over Green Brook carry?

About 15,514 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Washington Ave over Green Brook?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Ave over Green Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.