South Branch Road over Lehigh-Norfolk Southern
FairSomerset County, New Jersey · 1.63 MI North of Rt 514 · Structure no. 18D0610
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 184 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,441
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Branch Road over Lehigh-Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Branch Road over Lehigh-Norfolk Southern in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 4,441 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,329 by 2043. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Branch Road over Lehigh-Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Branch Road over Lehigh-Norfolk Southern 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 South Branch Road over Lehigh-Norfolk Southern carry?
About 4,441 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is South Branch Road over Lehigh-Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns South Branch Road over Lehigh-Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.