US Bridges

Mountain View Road over Trib. Dead River

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.7 MI E.Of CO.RT.525 · Structure no. 18G1010

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,177
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain View Road over Trib. Dead River is a concrete culvert carrying Mountain View Road over Trib. Dead River in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,177 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,412 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain View Road
CrossesTrib. Dead River
Location0.7 MI E.Of CO.RT.525
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.64063, -74.56436
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,177 (2023)
Projected traffic1,412 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain View Road over Trib. Dead River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain View Road over Trib. Dead River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mountain View Road over Trib. Dead River carry?

About 1,177 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mountain View Road over Trib. Dead River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain View Road over Trib. Dead River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.