US Bridges

Caldwell Place over Stream 10-35

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.10 MI NW of CR 509 · Structure no. 2017015

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,262
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caldwell Place over Stream 10-35 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Caldwell Place over Stream 10-35 in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 10,262 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,522 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCaldwell Place
CrossesStream 10-35
Location0.10 MI NW of CR 509
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.70854, -74.31547
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,262 (2024)
Projected traffic12,522 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 Caldwell Place over Stream 10-35 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caldwell Place over Stream 10-35 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 Caldwell Place over Stream 10-35 carry?

About 10,262 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Caldwell Place over Stream 10-35?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Caldwell Place over Stream 10-35?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.