US Bridges

Orchard Street over Stream 10-25

Good

Union County, New Jersey · Near Holly Street · Structure no. 2003071

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,431
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Street over Stream 10-25 is a concrete culvert carrying Orchard Street over Stream 10-25 in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7,431 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,068 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOrchard Street
CrossesStream 10-25
LocationNear Holly Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.65711, -74.31097
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,431 (2024)
Projected traffic9,068 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orchard Street over Stream 10-25 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard Street over Stream 10-25 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Orchard Street over Stream 10-25 carry?

About 7,431 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Orchard Street over Stream 10-25?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard Street over Stream 10-25?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.