Davenport Street over Peters Brook
PoorSomerset County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI N. of Main Street · Structure no. 18F0807
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,983
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Davenport Street over Peters Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Davenport Street over Peters Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 120 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,983 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,380 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 46 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Davenport Street over Peters Brook built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Davenport Street over Peters Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Davenport Street over Peters Brook carry?
About 1,983 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Davenport Street over Peters Brook?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Davenport Street over Peters Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.