US Bridges

Linden Avenue over Peach Orchard Brook

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.59 MI S of Park Ave Int · Structure no. 2009015

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,302
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linden Avenue over Peach Orchard Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Linden Avenue over Peach Orchard Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7,302 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,910 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLinden Avenue
CrossesPeach Orchard Brook
Location0.59 MI S of Park Ave Int
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.64129, -74.23757
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 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 width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,302 (2024)
Projected traffic8,910 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Linden Avenue over Peach Orchard Brook built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linden Avenue over Peach Orchard 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 Linden Avenue over Peach Orchard Brook carry?

About 7,302 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Linden Avenue over Peach Orchard Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Linden Avenue over Peach Orchard Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.