US Bridges

Norwood Avenue over Green Brook

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.20 MI NW of E Front ST · Structure no. 2012018

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,773
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norwood Avenue over Green Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Norwood Avenue over Green Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 5 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 7,773 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,485 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorwood Avenue
CrossesGreen Brook
Location0.20 MI NW of E Front ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.62617, -74.42098
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,773 (2024)
Projected traffic9,485 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 Norwood Avenue over Green Brook built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norwood Avenue 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 Norwood Avenue over Green Brook carry?

About 7,773 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Norwood Avenue over Green Brook?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Norwood Avenue over Green Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.