US Bridges

Elizabeth Avenue over West Brook

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.19 MI East of N. Stiles · Structure no. 2009014

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,451
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elizabeth Avenue over West Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elizabeth Avenue over West Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 13,451 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,412 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElizabeth Avenue
CrossesWest Brook
Location0.19 MI East of N. Stiles
RouteCounty Highway 514
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.6279, -74.25521
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,451 (2024)
Projected traffic16,412 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 Elizabeth Avenue over West Brook built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth Avenue over West Brook carry?

About 13,451 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Elizabeth Avenue over West Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Elizabeth Avenue over West Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.