US Bridges

W Price Street over West Brook

Good

Union County, New Jersey · At Lumber Street Int · Structure no. 2009013

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,960
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Price Street over West Brook is a concrete culvert carrying W Price 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 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 1,960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,391 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Price Street
CrossesWest Brook
LocationAt Lumber Street Int
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.62895, -74.256
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,960 (2024)
Projected traffic2,391 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Price Street over West Brook built?

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

What condition is W Price Street over West 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does W Price Street over West Brook carry?

About 1,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Price Street over West Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns W Price Street over West Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.