US Bridges

Union Brick RD over I-80 Westbound

Good

Warren County, New Jersey · 1.01 MI E of CR 655 · Structure no. 2115169

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,424
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Brick RD over I-80 Westbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Brick RD over I-80 Westbound in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,424 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,738 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUnion Brick RD
CrossesI-80 Westbound
Location1.01 MI E of CR 655
Coordinates40.93308, -74.99556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,424 (2023)
Projected traffic1,738 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Brick RD over I-80 Westbound built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Brick RD over I-80 Westbound in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Union Brick RD over I-80 Westbound carry?

About 1,424 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Union Brick RD over I-80 Westbound?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Union Brick RD over I-80 Westbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.