US Bridges

Hussa Street over Peach Orchard Brook

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI NE of Cranford Ave · Structure no. 2009113

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
241
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hussa Street over Peach Orchard Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hussa Street over Peach Orchard Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 69 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 241 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHussa Street
CrossesPeach Orchard Brook
Location0.1 MI NE of Cranford Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.64595, -74.23984
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating87.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2024)
Projected traffic295 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$748,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hussa Street over Peach Orchard Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Hussa Street over Peach Orchard 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 Hussa Street over Peach Orchard Brook carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hussa Street over Peach Orchard Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Hussa Street over Peach Orchard Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.