US Bridges

Rhwy Av & Drn RD over Stream 10-7-15

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.35 MI SE of CR 653 · Structure no. 2020019

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,428
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rhwy Av & Drn RD over Stream 10-7-15 is a steel culvert carrying Rhwy Av & Drn RD over Stream 10-7-15 in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 14,428 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,605 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRhwy Av & Drn RD
CrossesStream 10-7-15
Location0.35 MI SE of CR 653
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.64333, -74.34917
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,428 (2024)
Projected traffic17,605 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 Rhwy Av & Drn RD over Stream 10-7-15 built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rhwy Av & Drn RD over Stream 10-7-15 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 Rhwy Av & Drn RD over Stream 10-7-15 carry?

About 14,428 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rhwy Av & Drn RD over Stream 10-7-15?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns Rhwy Av & Drn RD over Stream 10-7-15?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.