US Bridges

Raritan Road over West Brook

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.09 MI NW of Wheatsheaf · Structure no. 2014020

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
218
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raritan Road over West Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Raritan Road over West Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRaritan Road
CrossesWest Brook
Location0.09 MI NW of Wheatsheaf
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.64689, -74.26387
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2024)
Projected traffic266 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raritan Road over West Brook built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raritan Road over West 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Raritan Road over West Brook carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Raritan Road over West Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Raritan Road over West Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.