Putnam Avenue over Cedar Brook
FairUnion County, New Jersey · At Richmond Street · Structure no. 2012053
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,037
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Putnam Avenue over Cedar Brook is a steel culvert carrying Putnam 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 2,037 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,486 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 60 ft wide.
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 Putnam Avenue over Cedar Brook built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Putnam 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 Putnam Avenue over Cedar Brook carry?
About 2,037 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Putnam Avenue over Cedar Brook?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Putnam Avenue over Cedar Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.