US Bridges

East High ST over Peters Brook

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.19 MI West of Nj Rt 28 · Structure no. 18F0803

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,203
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East High ST over Peters Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying East High ST over Peters Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,203 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,044 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast High ST
CrossesPeters Brook
Location0.19 MI West of Nj Rt 28
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.56863, -74.60643
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,203 (2023)
Projected traffic5,044 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East High ST over Peters Brook built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is East High ST 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 East High ST over Peters Brook carry?

About 4,203 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East High ST over Peters Brook?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns East High ST over Peters Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.