US Bridges

River Road over Lamington River

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · .77 MI W of R/Snake Br RD · Structure no. 18C1001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Lamington River is a steel truss - thru carrying River Road over Lamington River in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesLamington River
Location.77 MI W of R/Snake Br RD
Coordinates40.63408, -74.72707
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 River Road over Lamington River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Lamington 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 River Road over Lamington River carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Lamington River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Lamington River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.