US Bridges

CR 514 over Trib of Royce Brook

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.40 MI West of US 206 · Structure no. 18E0504

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,104
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 514 over Trib of Royce Brook is a concrete slab carrying CR 514 over Trib of Royce Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 16,104 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,325 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 514
CrossesTrib of Royce Brook
Location0.40 MI West of US 206
RouteCounty Highway 514
Coordinates40.49912, -74.65091
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,104 (2023)
Projected traffic19,325 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$425,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 514 over Trib of Royce Brook built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 514 over Trib of 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 514 over Trib of Royce Brook carry?

About 16,104 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 514 over Trib of Royce Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns CR 514 over Trib of Royce Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.