US Bridges

Cherry Hill Road over Bedens Brook

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.2 Mi. South of CR 518 · Structure no. 18D0203

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,157
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Hill Road over Bedens Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry Hill Road over Bedens Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,157 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,389 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCherry Hill Road
CrossesBedens Brook
Location0.2 Mi. South of CR 518
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.40402, -74.68226
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,157 (2023)
Projected traffic1,389 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 Cherry Hill Road over Bedens Brook built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Hill Road over Bedens 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cherry Hill Road over Bedens Brook carry?

About 1,157 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Hill Road over Bedens Brook?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Hill Road over Bedens Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.