US Bridges

CR 533 over Pike Run

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.75 MI North of Rt 206 · Structure no. 18E0204

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,845
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 533 over Pike Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 533 over Pike Run in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,845 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,814 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 533
CrossesPike Run
Location0.75 MI North of Rt 206
RouteCounty Highway 533
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.41998, -74.6407
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,845 (2023)
Projected traffic5,814 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$480,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 533 over Pike Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 533 over Pike Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 533 over Pike Run carry?

About 4,845 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 533 over Pike Run?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 533 over Pike Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.