US Bridges

Route Nj 28 over Cuckles Brook

Poor

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.69 MI W of I-287/28 JCT · Structure no. 1806152

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,789
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route Nj 28 over Cuckles Brook is a concrete slab carrying Route Nj 28 over Cuckles Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 25,789 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,467 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute Nj 28
CrossesCuckles Brook
Location0.69 MI W of I-287/28 JCT
RouteState Highway 28
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.56874, -74.56975
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,789 (2023)
Projected traffic37,467 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route Nj 28 over Cuckles Brook built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route Nj 28 over Cuckles Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Route Nj 28 over Cuckles Brook carry?

About 25,789 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route Nj 28 over Cuckles Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Route Nj 28 over Cuckles Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.