US Bridges

Hawthorne Drive over Pumpkin Patch Brook

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · Near Orchard Terrace · Structure no. 2002043

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
568
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawthorne Drive over Pumpkin Patch Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hawthorne Drive over Pumpkin Patch Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 568 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 693 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHawthorne Drive
CrossesPumpkin Patch Brook
LocationNear Orchard Terrace
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.60737, -74.33364
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic568 (2024)
Projected traffic693 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Hawthorne Drive over Pumpkin Patch Brook built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawthorne Drive over Pumpkin Patch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hawthorne Drive over Pumpkin Patch Brook carry?

About 568 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hawthorne Drive over Pumpkin Patch Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Hawthorne Drive over Pumpkin Patch Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.