US Bridges

Wood Ave (cr 617) over West Brook

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.16 MI SE of Nj 27 · Structure no. 2009074

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,657
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wood Ave (cr 617) over West Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wood Ave (cr 617) over West Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,657 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,343 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWood Ave (cr 617)
CrossesWest Brook
Location0.16 MI SE of Nj 27
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.63581, -74.26218
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,657 (2024)
Projected traffic9,343 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 Wood Ave (cr 617) over West Brook built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wood Ave (cr 617) 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 Wood Ave (cr 617) over West Brook carry?

About 7,657 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wood Ave (cr 617) over West Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Wood Ave (cr 617) over West Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.