US Bridges

Chimney Rock CR525 over Middle Brook

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · 1.3 M N of US 22 · Structure no. 18G0812

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,646
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chimney Rock CR525 over Middle Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chimney Rock CR525 over Middle Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 11,646 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,211 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChimney Rock CR525
CrossesMiddle Brook
Location1.3 M N of US 22
RouteCounty Highway 525
Coordinates40.5892, -74.56337
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,646 (2023)
Projected traffic14,211 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 Chimney Rock CR525 over Middle Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chimney Rock CR525 over Middle 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Chimney Rock CR525 over Middle Brook carry?

About 11,646 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chimney Rock CR525 over Middle Brook?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Chimney Rock CR525 over Middle Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.