US Bridges

Spring Valley Road over Deep Run

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.5 Mile East of Route 9 · Structure no. 123B063

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
811
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Valley Road over Deep Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spring Valley Road over Deep Run in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 811 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Valley Road
CrossesDeep Run
Location0.5 Mile East of Route 9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.375, -74.30336
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic811 (2023)
Projected traffic990 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Valley Road over Deep Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Valley Road over Deep Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Valley Road over Deep Run carry?

About 811 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spring Valley Road over Deep Run?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Valley Road over Deep Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.