US Bridges

W Munsell Avenue over West Brook

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · Near Coolidge Street · Structure no. 2009004

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,821
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Munsell Avenue over West Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying W Munsell Avenue over West Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 1,821 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Munsell Avenue
CrossesWest Brook
LocationNear Coolidge Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.62542, -74.25087
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,821 (2024)
Projected traffic2,222 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 W Munsell Avenue over West Brook built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Munsell Avenue over West 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 W Munsell Avenue over West Brook carry?

About 1,821 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Munsell Avenue over West Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns W Munsell Avenue over West Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.