US Bridges

Province Line Road over Bedens Brook

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.6 Mi. South of CR 518 · Structure no. 18C0104

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,168
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Province Line Road over Bedens Brook is a steel truss - thru carrying Province Line Road over Bedens Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,168 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,402 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesProvince Line Road
CrossesBedens Brook
Location0.6 Mi. South of CR 518
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.39092, -74.73049
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,168 (2023)
Projected traffic1,402 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Province Line Road over Bedens Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Province Line Road over Bedens Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Province Line Road over Bedens Brook carry?

About 1,168 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Province Line Road over Bedens Brook?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Province Line Road over Bedens Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.