US Bridges

Meeker Road over Mine Brook

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Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.17 MI S Rt 202 · Structure no. 18F1303

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,532
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meeker Road over Mine Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Meeker Road over Mine Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,532 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,838 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMeeker Road
CrossesMine Brook
Location0.17 MI S Rt 202
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.7048, -74.59469
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,532 (2023)
Projected traffic1,838 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meeker Road over Mine Brook built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meeker Road over Mine 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 Meeker Road over Mine Brook carry?

About 1,532 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Meeker Road over Mine Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Meeker Road over Mine Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.