US Bridges

New Brunswick RD over Tributary to D&r Canal

Poor

Somerset County, New Jersey · .08 M S of Cedar Grove RD · Structure no. 18K0607

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,238
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Brunswick RD over Tributary to D&r Canal is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying New Brunswick RD over Tributary to D&r Canal in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 1,238 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,486 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNew Brunswick RD
CrossesTributary to D&r Canal
Location.08 M S of Cedar Grove RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.52021, -74.52131
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,238 (2023)
Projected traffic1,486 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Brunswick RD over Tributary to D&r Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Brunswick RD over Tributary to D&r Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does New Brunswick RD over Tributary to D&r Canal carry?

About 1,238 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is New Brunswick RD over Tributary to D&r Canal?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns New Brunswick RD over Tributary to D&r Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.