Acken Road over Dead River
GoodSomerset County, New Jersey · 0.86 MI S.Of Co.Rt. 512 · Structure no. 18H1105
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 480
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Acken Road over Dead River is a wood or timber slab carrying Acken Road over Dead River in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Acken Road over Dead River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Acken Road over 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Acken Road over Dead River carry?
About 480 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Acken Road over Dead River?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Acken Road over Dead River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.