US Bridges

Route US 22 over Br of Peters Brook

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.79MI W of 202 & 206 JCT · Structure no. 1801160

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route US 22 over Br of Peters Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route US 22 over Br of Peters Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 33,550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,935 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute US 22
CrossesBr of Peters Brook
Location0.79MI W of 202 & 206 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.58673, -74.63598
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,550 (2023)
Projected traffic40,935 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Route US 22 over Br of Peters Brook built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route US 22 over Br of Peters Brook 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Route US 22 over Br of Peters Brook carry?

About 33,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route US 22 over Br of Peters Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Route US 22 over Br of Peters Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.