US Bridges

Brookdale Road over Stony Brk

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI No Mountain Blvd · Structure no. 18L1005

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,462
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookdale Road over Stony Brk is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brookdale Road over Stony Brk in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,462 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,754 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrookdale Road
CrossesStony Brk
Location0.1 MI No Mountain Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.6332, -74.45923
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 protection7 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,462 (2023)
Projected traffic1,754 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 Brookdale Road over Stony Brk built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookdale Road over Stony Brk 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 Brookdale Road over Stony Brk carry?

About 1,462 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brookdale Road over Stony Brk?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Brookdale Road over Stony Brk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.