Burnt Mills Road over N Branch Raritan River
FairSomerset County, New Jersey · 0.30 MI E CR641 · Structure no. 18D1006
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 116 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,029
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Burnt Mills Road over N Branch Raritan River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burnt Mills Road over N Branch Raritan River in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 85 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 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 4,029 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,835 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Burnt Mills Road over N Branch Raritan River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Burnt Mills Road over N Branch 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 Burnt Mills Road over N Branch Raritan River carry?
About 4,029 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Burnt Mills Road over N Branch Raritan River?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Burnt Mills Road over N Branch Raritan River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.