US Bridges

Top of World Way over E Branch of Middle Brook

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · .05 MI So.Of Wash Vall RD · Structure no. 18K0912

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Top of World Way over E Branch of Middle Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Top of World Way over E Branch of 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTop of World Way
CrossesE Branch of Middle Brook
Location.05 MI So.Of Wash Vall RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.60954, -74.5
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2023)
Projected traffic230 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Top of World Way over E Branch of Middle Brook built?

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

What condition is Top of World Way over E Branch of 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 Top of World Way over E Branch of Middle Brook carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Top of World Way over E Branch of Middle Brook?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Top of World Way over E Branch of Middle Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.