US Bridges

CR 518 over Millstone River

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.12 MI W.Of CR603 · Structure no. 18F0201

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,344
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 518 over Millstone River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 518 over Millstone River in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 101 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 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 9,344 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,213 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 518
CrossesMillstone River
Location0.12 MI W.Of CR603
RouteCounty Highway 518
Coordinates40.39945, -74.62933
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckClosed grating
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,344 (2023)
Projected traffic11,213 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$704,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 518 over Millstone River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is CR 518 over Millstone River 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 CR 518 over Millstone River carry?

About 9,344 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 518 over Millstone River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 518 over Millstone River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.