US Bridges

Livingston Avenue over Salt Brook

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · Near Marion Avenue · Structure no. 2011009

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,948
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Livingston Avenue over Salt Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Livingston Avenue over Salt Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,948 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,817 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLivingston Avenue
CrossesSalt Brook
LocationNear Marion Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.7015, -74.3986
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,948 (2024)
Projected traffic4,817 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Livingston Avenue over Salt Brook built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Livingston Avenue over Salt 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 Livingston Avenue over Salt Brook carry?

About 3,948 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Livingston Avenue over Salt Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Livingston Avenue over Salt Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.