US Bridges

W. Blancke Street over West Brook

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.17 MI South of Wood Ave · Structure no. 2009011

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,751
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Blancke Street over West Brook is a concrete culvert carrying W. Blancke Street over West Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,751 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,577 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Blancke Street
CrossesWest Brook
Location0.17 MI South of Wood Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.62961, -74.25649
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,751 (2024)
Projected traffic4,577 by 2044
Trucks3%
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. Blancke Street over West Brook built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Blancke Street 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. Blancke Street over West Brook carry?

About 3,751 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W. Blancke Street over West Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns W. Blancke Street over West Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.