Watchung Avenue over Cedar Brook
FairUnion County, New Jersey · At Richmond Street · Structure no. 2012052
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,166
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watchung Avenue over Cedar Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Watchung Avenue over Cedar Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 4,166 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,083 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 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 Watchung Avenue over Cedar Brook built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watchung 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 Watchung Avenue over Cedar Brook carry?
About 4,166 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Watchung Avenue over Cedar Brook?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Watchung Avenue over Cedar Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.