US Bridges

Raritan Rd(cr 607) over Reservoir

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · Near Featherbed Lane · Structure no. 2002019

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,686
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raritan Rd(cr 607) over Reservoir is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Raritan Rd(cr 607) over Reservoir in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 23,686 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,901 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRaritan Rd(cr 607)
CrossesReservoir
LocationNear Featherbed Lane
RouteCounty Highway 607
Coordinates40.62091, -74.32138
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,686 (2024)
Projected traffic28,901 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 Raritan Rd(cr 607) over Reservoir built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raritan Rd(cr 607) over Reservoir 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Raritan Rd(cr 607) over Reservoir carry?

About 23,686 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Raritan Rd(cr 607) over Reservoir?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Raritan Rd(cr 607) over Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.