US Bridges

Easton Av (cr 527) over Seeleys Brook

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI S of Jfk Blvd · Structure no. 18L0601

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,751
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easton Av (cr 527) over Seeleys Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Easton Av (cr 527) over Seeleys Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 45,751 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,826 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesEaston Av (cr 527)
CrossesSeeleys Brook
Location0.2 MI S of Jfk Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 527
Coordinates40.51216, -74.48447
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,751 (2023)
Projected traffic55,826 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Av (cr 527) over Seeleys Brook built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Easton Av (cr 527) over Seeleys 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 Av (cr 527) over Seeleys Brook carry?

About 45,751 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Easton Av (cr 527) over Seeleys Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Easton Av (cr 527) over Seeleys Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.