US Bridges

Rockview Terrace over Stony Brook

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · .06 MI S of Greenbrook RD · Structure no. 18M1003

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,505
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockview Terrace over Stony Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rockview Terrace over Stony Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 112 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 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 2,505 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,006 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRockview Terrace
CrossesStony Brook
Location.06 MI S of Greenbrook RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.61987, -74.4386
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,505 (2023)
Projected traffic3,006 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 Rockview Terrace over Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Rockview Terrace over Stony 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rockview Terrace over Stony Brook carry?

About 2,505 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rockview Terrace over Stony Brook?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Rockview Terrace over Stony Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.