US Bridges

Morton St. over Cuckels Brook

PoorPosted for load

Somerset County, New Jersey · .02 M S of Kline Pl Inter · Structure no. 18G0801

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
520
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morton St. over Cuckels Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morton St. over Cuckels Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMorton St.
CrossesCuckels Brook
Location.02 M S of Kline Pl Inter
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.56424, -74.56788
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2023)
Projected traffic624 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morton St. over Cuckels Brook built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Morton St. over Cuckels 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 Morton St. over Cuckels Brook carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morton St. over Cuckels Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Morton St. over Cuckels Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.