US Bridges

Runnymede Road over Pine Brook

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.4 Miles North of CR 527 · Structure no. 0700104

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,344
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Runnymede Road over Pine Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Runnymede Road over Pine Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,344 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,301 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRunnymede Road
CrossesPine Brook
Location0.4 Miles North of CR 527
RouteCounty Highway 633
Coordinates40.83385, -74.28872
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,344 (2022)
Projected traffic5,301 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Runnymede Road over Pine Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Runnymede Road over Pine Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Runnymede Road over Pine Brook carry?

About 4,344 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Runnymede Road over Pine Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Runnymede Road over Pine Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.