Opie Road over S. Branch Raritan River
GoodSomerset County, New Jersey · South of Riverside Drive · Structure no. 18C0607
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 181 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,895
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Opie Road over S. Branch Raritan River is a steel truss - thru carrying Opie Road over S. Branch Raritan River in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 104 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 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 1,895 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,275 by 2043. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Opie Road over S. Branch Raritan River built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Opie Road over S. Branch Raritan River 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 Opie Road over S. Branch Raritan River carry?
About 1,895 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Opie Road over S. Branch Raritan River?
The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Opie Road over S. Branch Raritan River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.