US Bridges

Park Av (cr 655) over Green Brook

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.07 MI N of US 22 · Structure no. 2016013

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,213
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Av (cr 655) over Green Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Park Av (cr 655) over Green Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 15,213 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,562 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Av (cr 655)
CrossesGreen Brook
Location0.07 MI N of US 22
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.655, -74.40389
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,213 (2024)
Projected traffic18,562 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Av (cr 655) over Green Brook built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Av (cr 655) over Green 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Park Av (cr 655) over Green Brook carry?

About 15,213 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Park Av (cr 655) over Green Brook?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Park Av (cr 655) over Green Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.