US Bridges

Raritan Road over Stream 10-7-17

Good

Union County, New Jersey · 0.24 MI W of CR 606 · Structure no. 2016011

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raritan Road over Stream 10-7-17 is a concrete culvert carrying Raritan Road over Stream 10-7-17 in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,330 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,706 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRaritan Road
CrossesStream 10-7-17
Location0.24 MI W of CR 606
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.62549, -74.34701
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,330 (2024)
Projected traffic18,706 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$105,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raritan Road over Stream 10-7-17 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raritan Road over Stream 10-7-17 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Raritan Road over Stream 10-7-17 carry?

About 15,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Raritan Road over Stream 10-7-17?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Raritan Road over Stream 10-7-17?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.