US Bridges

Sprngfld Av CR 577 over Nomahegan Brook

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.50 Miles South of US 22 · Structure no. 2020089

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,595
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sprngfld Av CR 577 over Nomahegan Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sprngfld Av CR 577 over Nomahegan Brook 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 17,595 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,469 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSprngfld Av CR 577
CrossesNomahegan Brook
Location0.50 Miles South of US 22
RouteCounty Highway 577
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.67831, -74.33135
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,595 (2024)
Projected traffic21,469 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$131,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sprngfld Av CR 577 over Nomahegan Brook built?

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

What condition is Sprngfld Av CR 577 over Nomahegan Brook 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 Sprngfld Av CR 577 over Nomahegan Brook carry?

About 17,595 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sprngfld Av CR 577 over Nomahegan Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Sprngfld Av CR 577 over Nomahegan Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.