US Bridges

Park Ave (cr 531) over Cedar Brook

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.30 MI South of CR 601 · Structure no. 2012003

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,826
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Ave (cr 531) over Cedar Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Park Ave (cr 531) over Cedar Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 10,826 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,210 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Ave (cr 531)
CrossesCedar Brook
Location0.30 MI South of CR 601
RouteCounty Highway 531
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.61223, -74.41268
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,826 (2024)
Projected traffic13,210 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Park Ave (cr 531) over Cedar Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Ave (cr 531) over Cedar 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Park Ave (cr 531) over Cedar Brook carry?

About 10,826 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Park Ave (cr 531) over Cedar Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Park Ave (cr 531) over Cedar Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.