US Bridges

Morgan Lane over Cuckels Brook

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.07 MI No of Rt 28 · Structure no. 18G0813

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,840
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Lane over Cuckels Brook is a concrete slab carrying Morgan Lane over Cuckels Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,207 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgan Lane
CrossesCuckels Brook
Location0.07 MI No of Rt 28
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.57062, -74.579
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,840 (2023)
Projected traffic2,207 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgan Lane over Cuckels Brook built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan Lane over Cuckels 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Morgan Lane over Cuckels Brook carry?

About 1,840 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morgan Lane over Cuckels Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Lane over Cuckels Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.