US Bridges

Brook Street over West Brook

Good

Union County, New Jersey · 0.03 MI West of Elm ST · Structure no. 2009037

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
802
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brook Street over West Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Brook Street over West Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 802 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 978 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrook Street
CrossesWest Brook
Location0.03 MI West of Elm ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.63153, -74.25975
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 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 width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic802 (2024)
Projected traffic978 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Brook Street over West Brook built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brook 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Brook Street over West Brook carry?

About 802 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brook Street over West Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Brook Street over West Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.