US Bridges

Cratetown Road over Prescott Brook

Good

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.43 MI East of Nj 31 · Structure no. 100C026

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
191
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cratetown Road over Prescott Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cratetown Road over Prescott Brook in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCratetown Road
CrossesPrescott Brook
Location0.43 MI East of Nj 31
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.59025, -74.86081
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2023)
Projected traffic230 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cratetown Road over Prescott Brook built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cratetown Road over Prescott 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cratetown Road over Prescott Brook carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cratetown Road over Prescott Brook?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cratetown Road over Prescott Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.