US Bridges

W. Stimpson Avenue over West Brook

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.1 Mi. N. of Stiles St. · Structure no. 2009048

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,872
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Stimpson Avenue over West Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying W. Stimpson Avenue over West Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 2,872 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,504 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Stimpson Avenue
CrossesWest Brook
Location0.1 Mi. N. of Stiles St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.62574, -74.24841
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,872 (2024)
Projected traffic3,504 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. Stimpson Avenue over West Brook built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Stimpson Avenue 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. Stimpson Avenue over West Brook carry?

About 2,872 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. Stimpson Avenue over West Brook?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns W. Stimpson Avenue over West Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.