US Bridges

Wabeno Avenue over Stream 10-35-4

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.03 MI East of CR 509 · Structure no. 2017010

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,779
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wabeno Avenue over Stream 10-35-4 is a steel culvert carrying Wabeno Avenue over Stream 10-35-4 in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 7,779 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,492 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWabeno Avenue
CrossesStream 10-35-4
Location0.03 MI East of CR 509
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.7085, -74.31298
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,779 (2024)
Projected traffic9,492 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 Wabeno Avenue over Stream 10-35-4 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wabeno Avenue over Stream 10-35-4 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 Wabeno Avenue over Stream 10-35-4 carry?

About 7,779 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wabeno Avenue over Stream 10-35-4?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Wabeno Avenue over Stream 10-35-4?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.