RHWY AV & DRN RD
Carrying RHWY AV & DRN RD over STREAM 10-7-15
0.35 MI SE OF CR 653, Union, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RHWY AV & DRN RD
The RHWY AV & DRN RD bridge in Union, New Jersey carries RHWY AV & DRN RD over STREAM 10-7-15. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,144 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RHWY AV & DRN RD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1937
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 11.3 m (37 ft)
- Deck Width
- 45.7 m (150 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 14,144 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2020019
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RHWY AV & DRN RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare RHWY AV & DRN RD 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 RHWY AV & DRN RD?
RHWY AV & DRN RD in Union, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RHWY AV & DRN RD inspected?
RHWY AV & DRN RD'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 14,144 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RHWY AV & DRN RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RHWY AV & DRN RD?
RHWY AV & DRN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RHWY AV & DRN RD?
RHWY AV & DRN RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is RHWY AV & DRN RD and does age affect safety?
RHWY AV & DRN RD was built in 1937, making it 89 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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