US Bridges

Springfield Avenue over Stream 3-54

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 1.58 Miles West of CR 647 · Structure no. 2001016

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,842
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springfield Avenue over Stream 3-54 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Springfield Avenue over Stream 3-54 in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 10,842 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,229 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringfield Avenue
CrossesStream 3-54
Location1.58 Miles West of CR 647
RouteCounty Highway 512
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.6916, -74.42945
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,842 (2024)
Projected traffic13,229 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Springfield Avenue over Stream 3-54 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springfield Avenue over Stream 3-54 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 2024.

How much traffic does Springfield Avenue over Stream 3-54 carry?

About 10,842 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Springfield Avenue over Stream 3-54?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Springfield Avenue over Stream 3-54?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.