US Bridges

Holland Brook Road over Branch of Holland Brook

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.15 Mi. N. of US 202 · Structure no. 18C0704

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,113
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holland Brook Road over Branch of Holland Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Holland Brook Road over Branch of Holland Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,113 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,336 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHolland Brook Road
CrossesBranch of Holland Brook
Location0.15 Mi. N. of US 202
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.55471, -74.72692
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,113 (2023)
Projected traffic1,336 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Holland Brook Road over Branch of Holland Brook built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holland Brook Road over Branch of Holland 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Holland Brook Road over Branch of Holland Brook carry?

About 1,113 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Holland Brook Road over Branch of Holland Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Holland Brook Road over Branch of Holland Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.