US Bridges

Union Avenue over Green Brook

Good

Union County, New Jersey · 0.10 MI NW of US 22 · Structure no. 2016059

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,193
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Avenue over Green Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Union Avenue over Green Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6,193 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,557 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUnion Avenue
CrossesGreen Brook
Location0.10 MI NW of US 22
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.65635, -74.40285
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,193 (2024)
Projected traffic7,557 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 Union Avenue over Green Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Avenue over Green 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Union Avenue over Green Brook carry?

About 6,193 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union Avenue over Green Brook?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Union Avenue over Green Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.