Readington Road over Chambers Brook
PoorSomerset County, New Jersey · 0.71 MI S of US 22 · Structure no. 18D0902
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,509
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Readington Road over Chambers Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Readington Road over Chambers Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 95 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,509 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,211 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Readington Road over Chambers Brook built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Readington Road over Chambers Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Readington Road over Chambers Brook carry?
About 8,509 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Readington Road over Chambers Brook?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Readington Road over Chambers Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.