US Bridges

Irving Street over Robinson Branch Rah Riv

PoorPosted for load

Union County, New Jersey · 0.13 MI S of CR 613 · Structure no. 2013010

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,566
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irving Street over Robinson Branch Rah Riv is a masonry arch - deck carrying Irving Street over Robinson Branch Rah Riv in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,566 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,214 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIrving Street
CrossesRobinson Branch Rah Riv
Location0.13 MI S of CR 613
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.61112, -74.27697
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,566 (2024)
Projected traffic20,214 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irving Street over Robinson Branch Rah Riv built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irving Street over Robinson Branch Rah Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Irving Street over Robinson Branch Rah Riv carry?

About 16,566 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Irving Street over Robinson Branch Rah Riv?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Irving Street over Robinson Branch Rah Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.