US Bridges

Westervelt Avenue over Green Brook

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.21 MI W of E Front ST · Structure no. 2012021

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
583
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westervelt Avenue over Green Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Westervelt Avenue over Green Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 583 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 712 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWestervelt Avenue
CrossesGreen Brook
Location0.21 MI W of E Front ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.62437, -74.42308
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic583 (2024)
Projected traffic712 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Westervelt Avenue over Green Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westervelt 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 Westervelt Avenue over Green Brook carry?

About 583 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westervelt Avenue over Green Brook?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Westervelt Avenue over Green Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.