US Bridges

Talmage Ave (CR533 over Middle Brook

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.06 MI E of I-287 · Structure no. 18H0705

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,412
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Talmage Ave (CR533 over Middle Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Talmage Ave (CR533 over Middle Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 11,412 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,925 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTalmage Ave (CR533
CrossesMiddle Brook
Location0.06 MI E of I-287
RouteCounty Highway 533
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.56086, -74.54842
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,412 (2023)
Projected traffic13,925 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Talmage Ave (CR533 over Middle Brook built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Talmage Ave (CR533 over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Talmage Ave (CR533 over Middle Brook carry?

About 11,412 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Talmage Ave (CR533 over Middle Brook?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Talmage Ave (CR533 over Middle Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.