US Bridges

CR 614 over N Br Raritan River

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 1.46 MI E of US 22 · Structure no. 18D0907

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
405 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,021
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 614 over N Br Raritan River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 614 over N Br Raritan River in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8,021 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,625 by 2043. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 614
CrossesN Br Raritan River
Location1.46 MI E of US 22
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.60012, -74.67422
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,021 (2023)
Projected traffic9,625 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 614 over N Br Raritan River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 614 over N Br Raritan River 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 614 over N Br Raritan River carry?

About 8,021 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 614 over N Br Raritan River?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 614 over N Br Raritan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.