US Bridges

Division Avenue over Salt Brook

Good

Union County, New Jersey · 0.24 MI South of CR 512 · Structure no. 2011055

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,091
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division Avenue over Salt Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Division Avenue over Salt Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,091 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,432 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDivision Avenue
CrossesSalt Brook
Location0.24 MI South of CR 512
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.71034, -74.38428
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,091 (2024)
Projected traffic7,432 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 Division Avenue over Salt Brook built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Division Avenue over Salt Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Division Avenue over Salt Brook carry?

About 6,091 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Division Avenue over Salt Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Division Avenue over Salt Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.