Valley RD (cr 527) over Green Brook
GoodUnion County, New Jersey · Near Diamond Hill Road · Structure no. 2001014
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,043
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley RD (cr 527) over Green Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Valley RD (cr 527) over Green Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 8,043 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,815 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley RD (cr 527) over Green Brook built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley RD (cr 527) 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Valley RD (cr 527) over Green Brook carry?
About 8,043 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Valley RD (cr 527) over Green Brook?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Valley RD (cr 527) over Green Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.