US Bridges

North Shore Drive over Chambers Brook

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · East of S. Shore Dr. Int. · Structure no. 18F1007

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
438
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Shore Drive over Chambers Brook is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Shore Drive over Chambers Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 438 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Shore Drive
CrossesChambers Brook
LocationEast of S. Shore Dr. Int.
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.63842, -74.6244
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic438 (2023)
Projected traffic525 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 North Shore Drive over Chambers Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Shore Drive over Chambers 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does North Shore Drive over Chambers Brook carry?

About 438 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Shore Drive over Chambers Brook?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns North Shore Drive over Chambers Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.