US Bridges

S Wood Ave (CR617) over West Brook

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.27 MI So of US 1&9 JCT · Structure no. 2009019

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,708
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Wood Ave (CR617) over West Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S Wood Ave (CR617) over West Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 21,708 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,488 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Wood Ave (CR617)
CrossesWest Brook
Location0.27 MI So of US 1&9 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.62383, -74.23944
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,708 (2024)
Projected traffic26,488 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 S Wood Ave (CR617) over West Brook built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Wood Ave (CR617) 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 S Wood Ave (CR617) over West Brook carry?

About 21,708 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S Wood Ave (CR617) over West Brook?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns S Wood Ave (CR617) over West Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.