US Bridges

Bennetts Lane over Trib. to Six Mile Run

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Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.75 MI N of Nj 27 · Structure no. 18K0402

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,841
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennetts Lane over Trib. to Six Mile Run is a concrete frame carrying Bennetts Lane over Trib. to Six Mile Run in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8,841 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,610 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBennetts Lane
CrossesTrib. to Six Mile Run
Location0.75 MI N of Nj 27
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.47631, -74.50564
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,841 (2023)
Projected traffic10,610 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$218,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bennetts Lane over Trib. to Six Mile Run built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bennetts Lane over Trib. to Six Mile Run 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 Bennetts Lane over Trib. to Six Mile Run carry?

About 8,841 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bennetts Lane over Trib. to Six Mile Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bennetts Lane over Trib. to Six Mile Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.