US Bridges

W Gibbons Street over West Brook

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.07 MI S of N Wood Ave · Structure no. 2009042

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
626
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Gibbons Street over West Brook is a concrete culvert carrying W Gibbons Street over West Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 626 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 764 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Gibbons Street
CrossesWest Brook
Location0.07 MI S of N Wood Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.63453, -74.26217
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic626 (2024)
Projected traffic764 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 Gibbons Street over West Brook built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

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

About 626 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Gibbons Street over West Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns W Gibbons Street over West Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.