US Bridges

Country Club Road over Chambers Brook

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.05M N of Cedar Brook RD · Structure no. 18E1003

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,736
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Club Road over Chambers Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Country Club Road over Chambers Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5,736 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,883 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCountry Club Road
CrossesChambers Brook
Location0.05M N of Cedar Brook RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.6277, -74.64853
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,736 (2023)
Projected traffic6,883 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$310,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Country Club Road over Chambers Brook built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Club Road over Chambers Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Country Club Road over Chambers Brook carry?

About 5,736 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Country Club Road over Chambers Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Country Club Road over Chambers Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.