US Bridges

Brooklawn Avenue over West Brook

Good

Union County, New Jersey · 0.31 MI NE of CR 617 · Structure no. 2014046

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,397
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooklawn Avenue over West Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Brooklawn Avenue over West Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,397 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,704 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrooklawn Avenue
CrossesWest Brook
Location0.31 MI NE of CR 617
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.6434, -74.2641
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,397 (2024)
Projected traffic1,704 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 Brooklawn Avenue over West Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooklawn Avenue over West Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Brooklawn Avenue over West Brook carry?

About 1,397 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brooklawn Avenue over West Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Brooklawn Avenue over West Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.