US Bridges

Winans Avenue over West Brook

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.18 MI SE of US 1&9 · Structure no. 2009005

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,116
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winans Avenue over West Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Winans Avenue over West Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,116 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,362 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWinans Avenue
CrossesWest Brook
Location0.18 MI SE of US 1&9
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.62319, -74.24167
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,116 (2024)
Projected traffic1,362 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 Winans Avenue over West Brook built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winans 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Winans Avenue over West Brook carry?

About 1,116 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Winans Avenue over West Brook?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Winans Avenue over West Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.