US Bridges

Farragut Road over Green Brook

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.15 MI NW of E Front ST · Structure no. 2012004

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,383
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farragut Road over Green Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Farragut Road over Green Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 2,383 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,908 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFarragut Road
CrossesGreen Brook
Location0.15 MI NW of E Front ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.63092, -74.4167
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,383 (2024)
Projected traffic2,908 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 Farragut Road over Green Brook built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farragut Road over Green 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 Farragut Road over Green Brook carry?

About 2,383 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Farragut Road over Green Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Farragut Road over Green Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.