Raritan River over Lyman Street/River Road
FairSomerset County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI S. of CR 567 · Structure no. 18E0809
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 303 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,795
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Raritan River over Lyman Street/River Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raritan River over Lyman Street/River Road in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 7,795 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,354 by 2043. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Raritan River over Lyman Street/River Road built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Raritan River over Lyman Street/River Road in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Raritan River over Lyman Street/River Road carry?
About 7,795 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Raritan River over Lyman Street/River Road?
The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Raritan River over Lyman Street/River Road?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.