US Bridges

Crim Road over W Br Middle Brook

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · .5 MI So Wash. Vally Rd. · Structure no. 18G0904

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,299
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crim Road over W Br Middle Brook is a concrete slab carrying Crim Road over W Br Middle Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 3,299 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,025 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCrim Road
CrossesW Br Middle Brook
Location.5 MI So Wash. Vally Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.61193, -74.59045
Functional classUrban Collector

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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,299 (2023)
Projected traffic4,025 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$521,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crim Road over W Br Middle Brook built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crim Road over W Br Middle 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 Crim Road over W Br Middle Brook carry?

About 3,299 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Crim Road over W Br Middle Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Crim Road over W Br Middle Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.