US Bridges

Mt Airy RD (CR525) over Harrisons Brook

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · At Valley Road Jct. · Structure no. 18G1103

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,883
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Airy RD (CR525) over Harrisons Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Mt Airy RD (CR525) over Harrisons Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 23,883 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,141 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMt Airy RD (CR525)
CrossesHarrisons Brook
LocationAt Valley Road Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 525
Coordinates40.65964, -74.57663
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,883 (2023)
Projected traffic29,141 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Airy RD (CR525) over Harrisons Brook built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Airy RD (CR525) over Harrisons 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 Mt Airy RD (CR525) over Harrisons Brook carry?

About 23,883 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mt Airy RD (CR525) over Harrisons Brook?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Airy RD (CR525) over Harrisons Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.