US Bridges

Morning Glory Road over Middle Brook

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.07 MI S of CR 616 · Structure no. 18K0903

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,849
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morning Glory Road over Middle Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Morning Glory Road over Middle Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,849 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,577 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMorning Glory Road
CrossesMiddle Brook
Location0.07 MI S of CR 616
RouteCounty Highway 527
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.60583, -74.50856
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,849 (2023)
Projected traffic9,577 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Morning Glory Road over Middle Brook built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morning Glory Road over Middle Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Morning Glory Road over Middle Brook carry?

About 7,849 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Morning Glory Road over Middle Brook?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Morning Glory Road over Middle Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.