US Bridges

Sayre Road over Stream 8-9

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.20 MI NW of Nj 82 · Structure no. 2019043

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,247
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sayre Road over Stream 8-9 is a concrete slab carrying Sayre Road over Stream 8-9 in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 4,247 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,183 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSayre Road
CrossesStream 8-9
Location0.20 MI NW of Nj 82
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.69322, -74.25025
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,247 (2024)
Projected traffic5,183 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sayre Road over Stream 8-9 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sayre Road over Stream 8-9 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 Sayre Road over Stream 8-9 carry?

About 4,247 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sayre Road over Stream 8-9?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Sayre Road over Stream 8-9?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.