US Bridges

CR 518 over Trib to Bedens Brook

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 1.47 Mi. West of US 206 · Structure no. 18D0206

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,046
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 518 over Trib to Bedens Brook is a concrete culvert carrying CR 518 over Trib to Bedens Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 518
CrossesTrib to Bedens Brook
Location1.47 Mi. West of US 206
RouteCounty Highway 518
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.40602, -74.67639
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 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 Trib to Bedens Brook built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 518 over Trib to 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 Trib to Bedens Brook carry?

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

How long is CR 518 over Trib to Bedens Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR 518 over Trib to Bedens Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.