Somerset Street over Green Brook
FairSomerset County, New Jersey · 1.02 MI S of US 22 · Structure no. 18M1002
- Built
- 1889
- 136 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,189
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Somerset Street over Green Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Somerset Street over Green Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 136 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 9,189 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,212 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Somerset Street over Green Brook built?
It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is Somerset Street over Green 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Somerset Street over Green Brook carry?
About 9,189 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Somerset Street over Green Brook?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Somerset Street over Green Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.