US Bridges

Amsterdam Avenue over West Brook

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.17 MI SW of CR 612 · Structure no. 2014030

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,657
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amsterdam Avenue over West Brook is a concrete slab carrying Amsterdam Avenue over West Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7,657 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,343 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAmsterdam Avenue
CrossesWest Brook
Location0.17 MI SW of CR 612
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.65338, -74.27821
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,657 (2024)
Projected traffic9,343 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 Amsterdam Avenue over West Brook built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amsterdam Avenue 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 Amsterdam Avenue over West Brook carry?

About 7,657 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Amsterdam Avenue over West Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Amsterdam Avenue over West Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.