Pottersville Road over Peapack Brook
PoorSomerset County, New Jersey · 0.58 MI East of US 206 · Structure no. 18D1302
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,608
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pottersville Road over Peapack Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pottersville Road over Peapack Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 98 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 3,608 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,330 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pottersville Road over Peapack Brook built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Pottersville Road over Peapack 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Pottersville Road over Peapack Brook carry?
About 3,608 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Pottersville Road over Peapack Brook?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Pottersville Road over Peapack Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.