US Bridges

New Providence RD over Green Brook

Good

Union County, New Jersey · 0.04 MI North of US 22 · Structure no. 2003151

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,404
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Providence RD over Green Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying New Providence RD over Green Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 69 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 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 15,404 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,796 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Providence RD
CrossesGreen Brook
Location0.04 MI North of US 22
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.65403, -74.404
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,404 (2023)
Projected traffic18,796 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 New Providence RD over Green Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is New Providence RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does New Providence RD over Green Brook carry?

About 15,404 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is New Providence RD over Green Brook?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns New Providence RD over Green Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.