US Bridges

Plainfield Avenue over Stream 10-6-2

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.05 MI NW of Nj 27 · Structure no. 2013064

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
530
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plainfield Avenue over Stream 10-6-2 is a concrete slab carrying Plainfield Avenue over Stream 10-6-2 in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 647 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPlainfield Avenue
CrossesStream 10-6-2
Location0.05 MI NW of Nj 27
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.59836, -74.29139
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2024)
Projected traffic647 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plainfield Avenue over Stream 10-6-2 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plainfield Avenue over Stream 10-6-2 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 Plainfield Avenue over Stream 10-6-2 carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Plainfield Avenue over Stream 10-6-2?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Plainfield Avenue over Stream 10-6-2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.