US Bridges

Clinton Street over West Brook

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.36 MI SE of US 1&9 JCT · Structure no. 2009050

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,499
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clinton Street over West Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clinton Street over West Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 3,499 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,269 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClinton Street
CrossesWest Brook
Location0.36 MI SE of US 1&9 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.62416, -74.23708
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,499 (2024)
Projected traffic4,269 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 Clinton Street over West Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clinton 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Clinton Street over West Brook carry?

About 3,499 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clinton Street over West Brook?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Clinton Street over West Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.