US Bridges

Sandford Avenue over Green Brook

Good

Union County, New Jersey · 0.23 MI N of E Front ST · Structure no. 2012014

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,019
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandford Avenue over Green Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sandford Avenue over Green Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,019 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,243 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSandford Avenue
CrossesGreen Brook
Location0.23 MI N of E Front ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.62555, -74.42181
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,019 (2024)
Projected traffic1,243 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 Sandford Avenue over Green Brook built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandford Avenue over Green 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sandford Avenue over Green Brook carry?

About 1,019 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sandford Avenue over Green Brook?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Sandford Avenue over Green Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.