US Bridges

Cooper Road over Stream 10-7-22

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.44 MI SW of CR 611 · Structure no. 2016084

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooper Road over Stream 10-7-22 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cooper Road over Stream 10-7-22 in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,101 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCooper Road
CrossesStream 10-7-22
Location0.44 MI SW of CR 611
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.61722, -74.37611
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,180 (2024)
Projected traffic5,101 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Cooper Road over Stream 10-7-22 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooper Road over Stream 10-7-22 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cooper Road over Stream 10-7-22 carry?

About 4,180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cooper Road over Stream 10-7-22?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Cooper Road over Stream 10-7-22?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.