Southside Avenue over Peters Brook
GoodSomerset County, New Jersey · .04 MI E of Hamilton ST · Structure no. 18F0707
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,585
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southside Avenue over Peters Brook is a steel truss - thru carrying Southside Avenue over Peters Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 4,585 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,502 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Southside Avenue over Peters Brook built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Southside Avenue over Peters 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Southside Avenue over Peters Brook carry?
About 4,585 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Southside Avenue over Peters Brook?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Southside Avenue over Peters Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.