US Bridges

Belle Glades Lane over Trib. of Pike Run

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.3 Mi. S. of Twp Line RD · Structure no. 18E0407

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
631
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belle Glades Lane over Trib. of Pike Run is a concrete culvert carrying Belle Glades Lane over Trib. of Pike Run in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 631 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 757 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBelle Glades Lane
CrossesTrib. of Pike Run
Location0.3 Mi. S. of Twp Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.45856, -74.63291
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic631 (2023)
Projected traffic757 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Belle Glades Lane over Trib. of Pike Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belle Glades Lane over Trib. of Pike Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Belle Glades Lane over Trib. of Pike Run carry?

About 631 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Belle Glades Lane over Trib. of Pike Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Belle Glades Lane over Trib. of Pike Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.