US Bridges

Martino Drive over Tributary to D&r Canal

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · S. of Wilson Rd. Intersec · Structure no. 18H0605

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
759
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martino Drive over Tributary to D&r Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Martino Drive over Tributary to D&r Canal 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 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 759 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMartino Drive
CrossesTributary to D&r Canal
LocationS. of Wilson Rd. Intersec
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.50993, -74.52589
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic759 (2023)
Projected traffic910 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 Martino Drive over Tributary to D&r Canal built?

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

What condition is Martino Drive over Tributary to D&r Canal 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 Martino Drive over Tributary to D&r Canal carry?

About 759 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Martino Drive over Tributary to D&r Canal?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Martino Drive over Tributary to D&r Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.