US Bridges

Brook Street over West Brook

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · Near Knopf Street · Structure no. 2009039

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrook Street
CrossesWest Brook
LocationNear Knopf Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.63003, -74.25728
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic610 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 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 Brook Street over West Brook carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brook Street over West Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Brook Street over West Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.