US Bridges

Salter Street over Stream 10-35

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · Near Brook Street · Structure no. 2017068

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
886
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salter Street over Stream 10-35 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Salter Street over Stream 10-35 in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 886 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,082 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSalter Street
CrossesStream 10-35
LocationNear Brook Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.71061, -74.31755
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic886 (2024)
Projected traffic1,082 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 Salter Street over Stream 10-35 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salter Street 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 Salter Street over Stream 10-35 carry?

About 886 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Salter Street over Stream 10-35?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Salter Street over Stream 10-35?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.