US Bridges

Valley Road over Trib of Royce Brook

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · .6 MI West of US 206 · Structure no. 18E0604

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,857
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Road over Trib of Royce Brook is a concrete frame carrying Valley Road over Trib of 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 1,857 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,228 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Road
CrossesTrib of Royce Brook
Location.6 MI West of US 206
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.52587, -74.6379
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,857 (2023)
Projected traffic2,228 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 Valley Road over Trib of Royce Brook built?

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

What condition is Valley Road 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 Valley Road over Trib of Royce Brook carry?

About 1,857 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Valley Road over Trib of Royce Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Road over Trib of Royce Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.