Robert Street over Raritan Canal
PoorPosted for loadSomerset County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI S of Old York RD · Structure no. 18E0709
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Robert Street over Raritan Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Robert Street over Raritan Canal in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 94 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Robert Street over Raritan Canal built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Robert Street over Raritan Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Robert Street over Raritan Canal carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Robert Street over Raritan Canal?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Robert Street over Raritan Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.