US Bridges

New Church Street over Robinsons Branch Rah Riv

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.25 MI SW of CR 613 · Structure no. 2013022

Built
1907
118 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,502
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Church Street over Robinsons Branch Rah Riv is a concrete arch - deck carrying New Church Street over Robinsons Branch Rah Riv in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1907, so it is 118 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 1,502 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,832 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesNew Church Street
CrossesRobinsons Branch Rah Riv
Location0.25 MI SW of CR 613
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.61139, -74.2825
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,502 (2024)
Projected traffic1,832 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Church Street over Robinsons Branch Rah Riv built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Church Street 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does New Church Street over Robinsons Branch Rah Riv carry?

About 1,502 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Church Street over Robinsons Branch Rah Riv?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns New Church Street over Robinsons Branch Rah Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.