Whalen Street over Royce Brook
FairSomerset County, New Jersey · 300FT S. of Roosevelt Ave · Structure no. 18F0705
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,451
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whalen Street over Royce Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whalen Street over Royce Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 6,451 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,741 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whalen Street over Royce Brook built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whalen Street over Royce 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Whalen Street over Royce Brook carry?
About 6,451 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Whalen Street over Royce Brook?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Whalen Street over Royce Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.