US Bridges

Orchard St-Cr 636 over Stream 10-35

Good

Union County, New Jersey · 0.24 MI SE of CR 651 · Structure no. 2017009

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,037
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard St-Cr 636 over Stream 10-35 is a concrete culvert carrying Orchard St-Cr 636 over Stream 10-35 in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7,037 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,586 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOrchard St-Cr 636
CrossesStream 10-35
Location0.24 MI SE of CR 651
RouteCounty Highway 636
Coordinates40.71226, -74.33824
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,037 (2024)
Projected traffic8,586 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Orchard St-Cr 636 over Stream 10-35 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard St-Cr 636 over Stream 10-35 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 Orchard St-Cr 636 over Stream 10-35 carry?

About 7,037 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Orchard St-Cr 636 over Stream 10-35?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard St-Cr 636 over Stream 10-35?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.