US Bridges

East Main Street over Beaver Brook

Good

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.9 MI North of US 22 · Structure no. 1000C88

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,910
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Main Street over Beaver Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying East Main Street over Beaver Brook in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,910 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,292 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Main Street
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location0.9 MI North of US 22
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.6525, -74.86832
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,910 (2023)
Projected traffic2,292 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Main Street over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Main Street over Beaver 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does East Main Street over Beaver Brook carry?

About 1,910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Main Street over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns East Main Street over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.