US Bridges

Newmans Lane over W.Branch of Middle Brook

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI So. Wash Valley RD · Structure no. 18G0903

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,056
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newmans Lane over W.Branch of Middle Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Newmans Lane over W.Branch of Middle Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,056 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,467 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNewmans Lane
CrossesW.Branch of Middle Brook
Location0.6 MI So. Wash Valley RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.59713, -74.57325
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,056 (2023)
Projected traffic2,467 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Newmans Lane over W.Branch of Middle Brook built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newmans Lane over W.Branch of 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 Newmans Lane over W.Branch of Middle Brook carry?

About 2,056 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Newmans Lane over W.Branch of Middle Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Newmans Lane over W.Branch of Middle Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.