Union Street over Peach Orchard Brook
FairUnion County, New Jersey · At Chandler Avenue · Structure no. 2009024
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 738
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Street over Peach Orchard Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Street over Peach Orchard Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 738 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Union Street over Peach Orchard Brook built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Union Street 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 Union Street over Peach Orchard Brook carry?
About 738 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Union Street over Peach Orchard Brook?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.
Who owns Union Street over Peach Orchard Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.