US Bridges

Shackamaxon Drive over Stream 10-7-15

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · Near Rahway Avenue · Structure no. 2020039

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,608
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shackamaxon Drive over Stream 10-7-15 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Shackamaxon Drive over Stream 10-7-15 in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,608 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,403 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShackamaxon Drive
CrossesStream 10-7-15
LocationNear Rahway Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.64064, -74.34708
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,608 (2024)
Projected traffic4,403 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Shackamaxon Drive over Stream 10-7-15 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shackamaxon Drive 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 Shackamaxon Drive over Stream 10-7-15 carry?

About 3,608 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shackamaxon Drive over Stream 10-7-15?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Shackamaxon Drive over Stream 10-7-15?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.