US Bridges

Stelle Avenue over Cedar Brook

Good

Union County, New Jersey · 0.20 MI SW of CR 531 · Structure no. 2012001

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,386
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stelle Avenue over Cedar Brook is a concrete frame carrying Stelle Avenue over Cedar Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,386 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,131 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStelle Avenue
CrossesCedar Brook
Location0.20 MI SW of CR 531
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.60874, -74.41315
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,386 (2024)
Projected traffic4,131 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stelle Avenue over Cedar Brook built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stelle Avenue over Cedar 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Stelle Avenue over Cedar Brook carry?

About 3,386 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stelle Avenue over Cedar Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Stelle Avenue over Cedar Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.