US Bridges

Southern Hills Dri over Tributary to Beden Brook

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · .38 MI West of Great Road · Structure no. 18C0108

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
222
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southern Hills Dri over Tributary to Beden Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Southern Hills Dri over Tributary to Beden Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 222 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 271 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouthern Hills Dri
CrossesTributary to Beden Brook
Location.38 MI West of Great Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.38834, -74.70549
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2023)
Projected traffic271 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Southern Hills Dri over Tributary to Beden Brook built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southern Hills Dri over Tributary to Beden 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 Southern Hills Dri over Tributary to Beden Brook carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Southern Hills Dri over Tributary to Beden Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Southern Hills Dri over Tributary to Beden Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.