US Bridges

Central Avenue over Robinsons Branch Rah Riv

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.05 MI W of Nj 27 · Structure no. 2013020

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,725
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Avenue over Robinsons Branch Rah Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Avenue over Robinsons Branch Rah Riv in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 5 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 3,725 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,546 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Avenue
CrossesRobinsons Branch Rah Riv
Location0.05 MI W of Nj 27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.60968, -74.28765
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,725 (2024)
Projected traffic4,546 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$505,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Avenue over Robinsons Branch Rah Riv built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Avenue over Robinsons Branch Rah Riv 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Central Avenue over Robinsons Branch Rah Riv carry?

About 3,725 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Central Avenue over Robinsons Branch Rah Riv?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Central Avenue over Robinsons Branch Rah Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.