US Bridges

Finderne Ave CR533 over Raritan Valley Line

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 1.26MI SW I287 & US22 JCT · Structure no. 1860159

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,630
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Finderne Ave CR533 over Raritan Valley Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Finderne Ave CR533 over Raritan Valley Line in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 20,630 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,790 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFinderne Ave CR533
CrossesRaritan Valley Line
Location1.26MI SW I287 & US22 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 533
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.55949, -74.58056
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,630 (2023)
Projected traffic27,790 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$111,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Finderne Ave CR533 over Raritan Valley Line built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Finderne Ave CR533 over Raritan Valley Line 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Finderne Ave CR533 over Raritan Valley Line carry?

About 20,630 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Finderne Ave CR533 over Raritan Valley Line?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Finderne Ave CR533 over Raritan Valley Line?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other State Agency.