Picket Pl. (CR567) over So. Br. of Raritan River
PoorSomerset County, New Jersey · 1.4 MI N of Amwell RD · Structure no. 18C0609
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 355 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,791
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Picket Pl. (CR567) over So. Br. of Raritan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Picket Pl. (CR567) over So. Br. of Raritan River in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 2,791 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,351 by 2043. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Picket Pl. (CR567) over So. Br. of Raritan River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Picket Pl. (CR567) over So. Br. of Raritan River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Picket Pl. (CR567) over So. Br. of Raritan River carry?
About 2,791 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Picket Pl. (CR567) over So. Br. of Raritan River?
The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Picket Pl. (CR567) over So. Br. of Raritan River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.