US Bridges

Bunn Road over N.Branch Raritan River

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI N. of Rt. I-78 · Structure no. 18D1103

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
402
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bunn Road over N.Branch Raritan River is a steel truss - thru carrying Bunn Road over N.Branch Raritan River in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 483 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBunn Road
CrossesN.Branch Raritan River
Location0.4 MI N. of Rt. I-78
Coordinates40.64908, -74.67138
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2023)
Projected traffic483 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bunn Road over N.Branch Raritan River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bunn Road over N.Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bunn Road over N.Branch Raritan River carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bunn Road over N.Branch Raritan River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bunn Road over N.Branch Raritan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.