IRVING STREET
Carrying IRVING STREET over ROBINSON BRANCH RAH RIV
0.13 MI S OF CR 613, Union, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IRVING STREET
The IRVING STREET bridge in Union, New Jersey carries IRVING STREET over ROBINSON BRANCH RAH RIV. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 3 sections, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,240 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IRVING STREET compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1900
- Material
- Masonry
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 18.3 m (60 ft)
- Deck Width
- 20.1 m (66 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 16,240 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2013010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
IRVING STREET is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare IRVING STREET against other structures in Union and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for IRVING STREET?
IRVING STREET in Union, New Jersey, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IRVING STREET inspected?
IRVING STREET's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 16,240 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IRVING STREET is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for IRVING STREET?
IRVING STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining IRVING STREET?
IRVING STREET is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is IRVING STREET and does age affect safety?
IRVING STREET was built in 1900, making it 126 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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