WALNUT STREET
Carrying WALNUT STREET over FORM ELIZABETH IND TRACK
0.05 MI S of NJ Route 28, Union, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WALNUT STREET
The WALNUT STREET bridge in Union, New Jersey carries WALNUT STREET over FORM ELIZABETH IND TRACK. It was built in 1911, making it 115 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2007, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 29.0 meters (95 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,990 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by Unknown.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 28.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WALNUT STREET compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1911
- Last Reconstructed
- 2007
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 29.0 m (95 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.7 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- Unknown
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,990 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2050161
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WALNUT STREET 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 WALNUT 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 WALNUT STREET?
WALNUT STREET in Union, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WALNUT STREET inspected?
WALNUT 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 2,990 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WALNUT STREET 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 WALNUT STREET?
WALNUT STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WALNUT STREET?
WALNUT STREET is owned and maintained by Unknown.
How old is WALNUT STREET and does age affect safety?
WALNUT STREET was built in 1911, making it 115 years old and last reconstructed in 2007.
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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