US Bridges

Meadow Road over Chambers Brook

PoorClosed to traffic

Somerset County, New Jersey · 1.6 MI S of CR 620 · Structure no. 18E1002

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
781
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Road over Chambers Brook is a concrete frame carrying Meadow Road over Chambers Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 781 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 937 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadow Road
CrossesChambers Brook
Location1.6 MI S of CR 620
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.62798, -74.65636
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic781 (2023)
Projected traffic937 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadow Road over Chambers Brook built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadow Road over Chambers Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Meadow Road over Chambers Brook carry?

About 781 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Meadow Road over Chambers Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Road over Chambers Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.