US Bridges

King George Road over East Br Middle Brook

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI So. Wash Val. RD · Structure no. 18K0902

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,777
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

King George Road over East Br Middle Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying King George Road over East Br Middle Brook 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 2,777 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,332 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKing George Road
CrossesEast Br Middle Brook
Location0.2 MI So. Wash Val. RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.60121, -74.51708
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,777 (2023)
Projected traffic3,332 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was King George Road over East Br Middle Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is King George Road over East Br 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does King George Road over East Br Middle Brook carry?

About 2,777 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is King George Road over East Br Middle Brook?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns King George Road over East Br Middle Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.