US Bridges

US 22 WB over Ross Brook

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI E. of US 202/206 · Structure no. 1802153

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,187
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 WB over Ross Brook is a concrete culvert carrying US 22 WB over Ross Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 22,187 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,072 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 22 WB
CrossesRoss Brook
Location1.0 MI E. of US 202/206
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.58092, -74.60274
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,187 (2023)
Projected traffic27,072 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 US 22 WB over Ross Brook built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22 WB over Ross 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 22 WB over Ross Brook carry?

About 22,187 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 22 WB over Ross Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns US 22 WB over Ross Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.