US Bridges

Park Avenue over Peapack Brook

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Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI W. of CR 512 · Structure no. 18E1314

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Avenue over Peapack Brook is a steel truss - thru carrying Park Avenue over Peapack Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Avenue
CrossesPeapack Brook
Location0.1 MI W. of CR 512
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71672, -74.6618
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2023)
Projected traffic38 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township 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 Park Avenue over Peapack Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Avenue over Peapack 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Park Avenue over Peapack Brook carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park Avenue over Peapack Brook?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Park Avenue over Peapack Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.