Mountain View Road over Bedens Brook
PoorSomerset County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI South CR 518 · Structure no. 18D0202
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mountain View Road over Bedens Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mountain View Road over Bedens Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 407 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Mountain View Road over Bedens Brook built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mountain View Road over Bedens Brook 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Mountain View Road over Bedens Brook carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mountain View Road over Bedens Brook?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Mountain View Road over Bedens Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.