US Bridges

W Curtis Street over West Brook

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI S of N Wood Ave · Structure no. 2009040

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
760
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Curtis Street over West Brook is a concrete culvert carrying W Curtis 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 927 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Curtis Street
CrossesWest Brook
Location0.1 MI S of N Wood Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.63322, -74.26116
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2024)
Projected traffic927 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 W Curtis Street over West Brook built?

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

What condition is W Curtis 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 W Curtis Street over West Brook carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Curtis Street over West Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns W Curtis Street over West Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.