US Bridges

Homestead Road over Royce Brook

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI West of US 206 · Structure no. 18E0503

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,680
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homestead Road over Royce Brook is a concrete continuous frame carrying Homestead Road over Royce Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,416 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHomestead Road
CrossesRoyce Brook
Location0.4 MI West of US 206
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.49238, -74.6555
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,680 (2023)
Projected traffic4,416 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Homestead Road over Royce Brook built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homestead Road over Royce Brook 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 Homestead Road over Royce Brook carry?

About 3,680 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Homestead Road over Royce Brook?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Homestead Road over Royce Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.