US Bridges

Grove Street over Crab Brook

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.05 MI N of CR 636 · Structure no. 18M1005

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,353
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grove Street over Crab Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Grove Street over Crab Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 5,353 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,532 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGrove Street
CrossesCrab Brook
Location0.05 MI N of CR 636
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.62289, -74.43632
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,353 (2023)
Projected traffic6,532 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grove Street over Crab Brook built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grove Street over Crab 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Grove Street over Crab Brook carry?

About 5,353 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grove Street over Crab Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Grove Street over Crab Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.