Prospect Avenue over Cedar Brook
FairUnion County, New Jersey · Near Carnegie Avenue · Structure no. 2012051
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,687
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prospect Avenue over Cedar Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Prospect Avenue over Cedar Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 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 1,687 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,059 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prospect Avenue over Cedar Brook built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prospect Avenue over Cedar 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 Prospect Avenue over Cedar Brook carry?
About 1,687 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Prospect Avenue over Cedar Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Prospect Avenue over Cedar Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.