US Bridges

Diamond Hill Road over Green Brook

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · At Somerset County Line · Structure no. 2001010

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,552
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diamond Hill Road over Green Brook is a concrete frame carrying Diamond Hill Road over Green Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 100 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 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 23,552 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,738 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDiamond Hill Road
CrossesGreen Brook
LocationAt Somerset County Line
RouteCounty Highway 655
Coordinates40.66663, -74.40352
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,552 (2024)
Projected traffic28,738 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Diamond Hill Road over Green Brook built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Diamond Hill Road over Green Brook 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Diamond Hill Road over Green Brook carry?

About 23,552 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Diamond Hill Road over Green Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Diamond Hill Road over Green Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.