US Bridges

CR 518 over Bedens Brook

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 1.58 MI W of US 206 · Structure no. 18D0204

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,046
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 518 over Bedens Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 518 over Bedens Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,046 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,855 by 2043. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 518
CrossesBedens Brook
Location1.58 MI W of US 206
RouteCounty Highway 518
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.40544, -74.6785
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,046 (2023)
Projected traffic10,855 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 CR 518 over Bedens Brook built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 518 over Bedens Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 518 over Bedens Brook carry?

About 9,046 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 518 over Bedens Brook?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 518 over Bedens Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.