US Bridges

Easton Ave (CR527) over Als Brook

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI South of I-287 · Structure no. 18K0602

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,246
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easton Ave (CR527) over Als Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Easton Ave (CR527) over Als Brook 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 43,246 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,768 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesEaston Ave (CR527)
CrossesAls Brook
Location0.5 MI South of I-287
RouteCounty Highway 527
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.53454, -74.50482
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,246 (2023)
Projected traffic52,768 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Easton Ave (CR527) over Als Brook built?

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

What condition is Easton Ave (CR527) over Als 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 Easton Ave (CR527) over Als Brook carry?

About 43,246 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Easton Ave (CR527) over Als Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Easton Ave (CR527) over Als Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.