Black River Road over Herzog Brook
GoodSomerset County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI So Pottersville RD · Structure no. 18C1301
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,166
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Black River Road over Herzog Brook is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Black River Road over Herzog Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,166 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Black River Road over Herzog Brook built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Black River Road over Herzog 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Black River Road over Herzog Brook carry?
About 1,166 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Black River Road over Herzog Brook?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Black River Road over Herzog Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.