Watchung Road over East Br Stony Brook
GoodSomerset County, New Jersey · Rtes 527& 531 JCT · Structure no. 18L1010
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,979
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watchung Road over East Br Stony Brook is a concrete frame carrying Watchung Road over East Br Stony Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 13,979 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,058 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watchung Road over East Br Stony Brook built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watchung Road over East Br Stony 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Watchung Road over East Br Stony Brook carry?
About 13,979 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Watchung Road over East Br Stony Brook?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Watchung Road over East Br Stony Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.