Watchung Avenue over Green Brook

Fair Condition126 years old4,167 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyUnion
Location0.08 Mi W Of E Front ST
CarriesWatchung Avenue
CrossesGreen Brook
Coordinates40.62080, -74.42327

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length78.1 ft (23.8 m)
Max Span37.1 ft (11.3 m)
Deck Width60.4 ft (18.4 m)
Deck Area437.9 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1900 (reconstructed 1930)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,167 (2024)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number2012036

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