US Bridges

Roycefield Road over Tributary of Royce Brook

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · At Valley Road Intersect · Structure no. 18E0603

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,995
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roycefield Road over Tributary of Royce Brook is a concrete slab carrying Roycefield Road over Tributary of Royce Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,995 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,395 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoycefield Road
CrossesTributary of Royce Brook
LocationAt Valley Road Intersect
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.52625, -74.64153
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,995 (2023)
Projected traffic2,395 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 Roycefield Road over Tributary of Royce Brook built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roycefield Road over Tributary 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 Roycefield Road over Tributary of Royce Brook carry?

About 1,995 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Roycefield Road over Tributary of Royce Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Roycefield Road over Tributary of Royce Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.