US Bridges

Leland Avenue over Green Brook

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.25 MI NW of E Front ST · Structure no. 2012038

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,769
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leland Avenue over Green Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Leland Avenue over Green Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 12,769 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,580 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLeland Avenue
CrossesGreen Brook
Location0.25 MI NW of E Front ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.63767, -74.4148
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,769 (2024)
Projected traffic15,580 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 Leland Avenue over Green Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leland 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Leland Avenue over Green Brook carry?

About 12,769 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Leland Avenue over Green Brook?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Leland Avenue over Green Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.