US Bridges

CR 567 over N. Br. of Raritan River

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · 3.99 MI S of Nj 28 · Structure no. 18D0705

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,254
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 567 over N. Br. of Raritan River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 567 over N. Br. of Raritan River in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6,254 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,505 by 2043. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 567
CrossesN. Br. of Raritan River
Location3.99 MI S of Nj 28
RouteCounty Highway 567
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.55659, -74.68826
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,254 (2023)
Projected traffic7,505 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 567 over N. Br. of Raritan River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 567 over N. Br. of Raritan River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 567 over N. Br. of Raritan River carry?

About 6,254 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 567 over N. Br. of Raritan River?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 567 over N. Br. of Raritan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.