US Bridges

W Elm Street over West Brook

Good

Union County, New Jersey · 0.19 MI South of Wood Ave · Structure no. 2009045

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Elm Street over West Brook is a concrete culvert carrying W Elm Street over West Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,562 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Elm Street
CrossesWest Brook
Location0.19 MI South of Wood Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.63089, -74.25961
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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 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 width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,280 (2024)
Projected traffic1,562 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 Elm Street over West Brook built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Elm 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does W Elm Street over West Brook carry?

About 1,280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Elm 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 57 ft wide.

Who owns W Elm Street over West Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.